Cetylev and Coldcough Syrup

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Cetylev, Mucomyst-10

• It is used to treat acetaminophen overdose.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / dihydrocodeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• Other Brand Names:

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

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).

The combination of brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Cold & Cough Childrens will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Cold & Cough Childrens may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.