Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine and Pravachol

• Generic Name: codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Promethazine VC with Codeine, Phenergan VC with Codeine, M-Phen

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

Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine contains a narcotic cough medicine and may be habit-forming.

Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pravastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Pravachol

Pravachol (pravastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Pravachol is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Pravachol is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with or without coronary heart disease or other risk factors.

Pravachol is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old.