Aristocort and Codimal DM

• Generic Name: triamcinolone
• Dosage Forms: injection, suspension
• Other Brand Names: Aristocort, Azmacort, Kenalog-40, Zilretta

Triamcinolone injection is used to treat inflammation (swelling), allergic reactions, certain types of arthritis, gout, skin diseases, and many other medical problems. It is given to patients who are not able to take medicines by the mouth. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / phenylephrine / pyrilamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Codal-DM Syrup, Codimal DM, Codituss DM, Poly Hist DM, Viravan-DM, V-Tan DM, Zotex-12, Deconsal DM Tannate, Aldex DM, Viratan-DM, Triplex DM, MyHist-DM, Tannate V DM, Reme Hist DM, Pryil DM, Pyril DM

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

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

Pyrilamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Codimal DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Codimal DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Codimal DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.