Biotussin DAC and Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride

• 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).

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

Biotussin DAC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Biotussin DAC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: bupropion / naltrexone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Contrave

Naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride is a fixed combination of naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, and bupropion, an aminoketone antidepressant, and is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia).

The effect of naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been established.

The safety and effectiveness of naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride in combination with other products intended for weight loss, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs and herbal preparations, have not been established.