Chlophedianol, dexchlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine and Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide

• Generic Name: chlophedianol / dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Panatuss PED, Vanacof, Panatuss PED Drops

Chlophedianol is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

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

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Chlophedianol, dexchlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

chlophedianol, dexchlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

Chlophedianol, dexchlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25

Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide combination is used alone or with other medicines to treat water retention (edema) or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.

Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide are both diuretic medicines (water pills). They reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure. Triamterene helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.

Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is available only with your doctor's prescription.