Cheratussin DAC and Hyolev MB

• 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).

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

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

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

• Generic Name: hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Azuphen MB, Hyolev MB, Phosphasal, UR N-C, Uramit MB, Urelle, Uribel, Urimar-T, Urin D/S, Uro-L, Ustell, Utira-C, Uro-MP, Vilamit MB, Vilevev MB, UR N-C, Urelle, Uretron D/S, Urin DS, Uro-458, UroAv-81, UroAv-B, Uticap, Utrona-C

Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.

Methenamine and methylene blue work as mild antiseptics that fight bacteria in the urine and bladder.

Phenyl salicylate is a mild pain reliever.

Sodium biphosphate is a form of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

Hyolev MB is a combination medicine used to treat bladder irritation (pain, spasms, inflammation) caused by urinary tract infection. Hyolev MB is also used to prevent bladder discomfort during a medical procedure.

Hyolev MB may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.