Beclomethasone Dipropionate and Entex HC

• Generic Name: beclomethasone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Qvar, Qvar Redihaler, Beclovent, Vanceril, Vanceril DS, Qvar with Dose Counter

Used for the long-term prevention of bronchospasm in patients with asthma.

Should not be used in the treatment of nonasthmatic bronchitis.

Efficacy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (e.g., bronchitis) who are stabilized with oral corticosteroids or whose disease is corticosteroid responsive remains to be fully evaluated.

Has been used as an oral solution or rectal suspension (these dosage forms not commercially available in the US) in the management of inflammatory diseases of the GI tract (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic gastroenteritis). However, the role of beclomethasone dipropionate in the management of inflammatory conditions of the GI tract remains to be established.

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Entex HC, Hycofenix, Su-Tuss HD Elixir, Entuss-D JR, Decotuss-HD, Vanex Expectorant, Tussadur-HD, Duratuss HD, Tussend Expectorant, Detussin Expectorant, Tussgen Expectorant, SRC Expectorant, Nalex Expectorant, Deconamine CX, Poly-Tussin XP, Entuss-D, Hydrotussin HD, KG-Tuss HD, Medtuss HD, Spantuss HD, Vanacon, Tussafin Liquid, Hytussin Expectorant, Drituss HD, Hydro-Tuss XP, Dynex HD, Pseudatex HC

Entex HC is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, and chest congestion caused by the common cold.

Entex HC will not treat a cough with mucus, or cough that is caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

Entex HC contains a narcotic cough medicine and may be habit-forming.

Entex HC may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.