Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu and Inova 4/1 topical

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu is a combination medicine used to treat headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide / salicylic acid topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Cleanse & Treat, Cleanse & Treat Plus, Inova 4/1, Inova 8/2

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away.

Salicylic acid is a peeling agent that causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.

Inova 4/1 (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat severe acne.

This medication is not for use in treating mild forms of acne. The strength of benzoyl peroxide contained in this medication is higher than that used in many over-the-counter acne products. Severe skin irritation can result from improper use of this product.

Inova 4/1 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.