Cheratussin DAC and Tylenol Maximum Strength Flu Nighttime

• 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: acetaminophen / diphenhydramine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Benadryl Allergy/Cold, Tylenol Maximum Strength Flu Nighttime

• It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
• It is used to ease allergy signs.
• It is used to ease pain and fever.