Cheratussin AC and Genace

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Allfen CD, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codar GF, Duraganidin NR, Guaiatussin AC, Iophen-C NR, Mar-cof CG, M-Clear, Mytussin AC, Relcof C, Guaifenesin AC Liquid, Iophen C-NR, Mar-cof CG, Ninjacof-XG, Virtussin A/C

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.

Cheratussin AC is a combination medicine used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Cheratussin AC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Cheratussin AC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Excedrin, Excedrin Geltab, Excedrin Migraine, Genace, Goodys Extra Strength, Goodys Headache Powders, Supac, Anacin Advanced Headache Formula, Arthriten, Backaid IPF, Goody's Headache Powders, Pain Reliever Plus, Pamprin Max, Uricalm Intensive, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Extra Strength Geltab, Excedrin Migraine Geltab, Excedrin Express, Excedrin Menstrual Express, Bayer Migraine Formula, Vanquish

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Aspirin is in a class of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Caffeine is used in this product to increase the pain relieving effects of acetaminophen and aspirin.

Genace is used to treat pain from conditions such as headache (including migraine), muscle aches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds and sinus infections.

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