Codeine and pseudoephedrine and Percodan

• Generic Name: codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• Other Brand Names: Codar D, Nucofed, KG-Fed, Cycofed, Nucodine, Notuss-DC, EndaCof-DC

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

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

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

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

Codeine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: aspirin / oxycodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Endodan, Percodan, Percodan-Demi, Roxiprin

Percodan contains a combination of aspirin and oxycodone. Aspirin belongs to a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Percodan is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

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