Atrovent Nasal and Codeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine

• Generic Name: ipratropium nasal
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Atrovent Nasal

Atrovent Nasal (for the nose) works by reducing mucus secretions in the nose.

Atrovent Nasal is used to treat runny nose caused by seasonal allergies (hay fever). Atrovent Nasal will not treat stuffy nose, sneezing, or cough.

Atrovent Nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• 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).

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

codeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Codeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.