Asacol HD and Codeprex

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Asacol HD affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Asacol HD is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. This medicine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Some brands of mesalamine are for use only in adults, and some brands are for use in children who are at least 5 years old.

Asacol HD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: extended-release suspension
• Other Brand Names: Codeprex, Codar AR, Tuzistra XR, Cotab A, Cotab AX, Notuss-AC, Z-Tuss AC, Zodryl AC 25, Zodryl AC 30, Zodryl AC 35, Zodryl AC 50, Zodryl AC 40, Zodryl AC 60, Zodryl AC 80, EndaCof-C, TL-Hist CM, Zodryl AC Adult, Lexuss 210, EndaCof-C, Tuxarin ER

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and colds. Codeprex is a combination of chlorpheniramine and codeine.

Codeprex is used to treat nasal congestion and coughs associated with allergies and the common cold.

Codeprex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.