Codeine Sulfate Oral Solution and Propylhexedrine

• Generic Name: codeine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Ascomp with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codar GF

Codeine is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Codeine is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain.

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

• Generic Name: propylhexedrine nasal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Benzedrex

Self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.

As effective as other topical vasoconstrictors.

Topical nasal decongestants often preferred for short-term treatment; oral agents preferred for prolonged treatment. (See Overuse under Cautions.)

Reduce swelling and facilitate visualization of nasal and pharyngeal membranes prior to surgery or diagnostic procedures.

Open obstructed eustachian ostia in patients with ear inflammation.