Codar GF and Rebetol

• 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.

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

Codar GF will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Codar GF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ribavirin
• Dosage Forms: capsule, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Rebetol, RibaPak, Ribasphere, RibaTab, Copegus, Virazole, RibaPak 600, Moderiba, Moderiba 800 Dose Pack, Moderiba 1200 Dose Pack, Moderiba 1000 Dose Pack, Moderiba 600 Dose Pack

Rebetol (ribavirin) is an antiviral medication.

Rebetol is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in people 3 years and older with liver disease. It MUST be used together with an interferon alfa product (such as Pegasys, PegIntron, Sylatron, or Intron A).

It is not known if using Rebetol in children younger than 3 years old is safe or if it will work.