Codeprex and Excedrin

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: extended-release suspension
• Other Brand Names: Codeprex, Codar AR, Tuzistra XR, 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. It blocks the effects of histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and colds. Codeprex is a combination of chlorpheniramine and codeine.

Codeprex is used to treat nasal congestion and coughs associated with allergies and the common cold.

Codeprex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Anacin Advanced Headache Formula, Arthriten, Backaid IPF, Excedrin, Goody's Headache Powders, Pain Reliever Plus, Pamprin Max, Goodys Extra Strength, Uricalm Intensive, Genace, Excedrin Geltab, Supac, Excedrin Migraine, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Extra Strength Geltab, Excedrin Migraine Geltab, Excedrin Express, Excedrin Menstrual Express, Bayer Migraine Formula, Goodys Headache Powders, Vanquish

Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Excedrin is used to treat pain caused by tension headaches, migraine headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, toothaches, the common cold, or nasal congestion.

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