Codituss DM and Rite Aid First Aid Epsom Salt

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / phenylephrine / pyrilamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Codal-DM Syrup, Codimal DM, Codituss DM, Poly Hist DM, Viravan-DM, V-Tan DM, Zotex-12, Deconsal DM Tannate, Aldex DM, Viratan-DM, Triplex DM, MyHist-DM, Tannate V DM, Reme Hist DM, Pryil DM, Pyril DM

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

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

Pyrilamine 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.

Codituss DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Codituss DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Epsom Salt

Magnesium sulfate is used for short-term relief of constipation. It is also used as a soaking solution to relieve minor sprains, bruises, muscle aches or discomfort, joint stiffness or soreness, and tired feet. This medicine is a laxative and soaking solution.

This medicine is available without a prescription.