Ambifed CD and Carbocaine HCl

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Ambifed CD is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Ambifed CD will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Ambifed CD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: mepivacaine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL, Carbocaine 2% with Neo-Cobefrin, Polocaine Dental, Scandonest 2% L, Carbocaine Preservative-Free, Scandonest 3% Plain

Carbocaine HCl is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain.

Carbocaine HCl is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic for an epidural or spinal block. It is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures.

Carbocaine HCl may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.