Codeine and Chlorpheniramine ER Tablets and Xtrelus

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Codar AR, Tuzistra XR, Codeprex, Cotab A, Cotab AX, Notuss-AC, Z-Tuss AC, Zodryl AC 25, Zodryl AC 30, Zodryl AC 35, Zodryl AC 50, Zodryl AC 40, Zodryl AC 60, Zodryl AC 80, EndaCof-C, TL-Hist CM, Zodryl AC Adult, Lexuss 210, EndaCof-C, Tuxarin ER

Chlorpheniramine 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.

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

Chlorpheniramine and codeine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies or the common cold. chlorpheniramine and codeine is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.

Chlorpheniramine and codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xtrelus

• The use of hydrocodone in children younger than 6 years has led to deadly breathing problems. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking this medicine (Xtrelus) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given this medicine (Xtrelus) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.