Despec DM and Z-Tuss AC

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Altarussin CF, Capmist DM, Despec DM, Entre-Cough, Maxifed DMX, Robitussin Cold and Cough, Tusnel, Aldex GS DM, Desgen, Despec-DM, Maxifed DM, Anatuss DM, Ambenyl-D, Dimacol, Novahistine DMX, Ru-Tuss Expectorant, Rhinosyn-X, Sudafed Cough, Dorcol Childrens Cough, Syn-Rx DM, Guaifenex DM RX, Suda-Tussin DM, Pseudogest-DM, Robitussin Pediatric Cough and Decongestant, Benylin Multi-Symptom Cough, Sudafed Cough Syrup, Daytime Liquicap, Multi Symptom Cough and Cold, Tussin Cough and Cold, Protuss DM, Med-RX DM, Tussafed-LA, Touro CC, Balminil DM-D-E Extra Strength, Benylin DM-D-E, Benylin DM-D-E Extra Strength, Calmylin #4, Novahistine DM Expectorant with Decongestant, Medent DM, Robitussin CF, Profen Forte DM, Profen II DM, Profen II DM Liquid, S-Pak DM, Ru-Tuss DM, Dimetapp Cold and Congestion, PanMist-DM, Relacon-DM, Coldmist DM, Z-COF DM, Ambifed-G DM, Tusnel Pediatric, Touro CC-LD, Relacon-DM NR, Despec Drops, Liquicough DM, Pseudo Cough, Relasin DM, Z-Cof 12DM, Q-Tussin CF, Ambi 60/580/30, Ambi 80/780/40, Ambi 600/1000/30, Trikof-D, Pseudo DM GG, Pseudo Max DMX, SudaTex-DM, ExeFen-DMX, Medent-DMI, Donatussin DM Syrup, Ambifed DM, Tenar DM, Robitussin D, ExeClear-DM, Z-Cof 8DM, Robitussin D Cough & Cold, TL-Dex DM, Tusnel DM Pediatric Drops, Trispec PSE, Poly-Vent DM, Tusnel-DM Pediatric Drops

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

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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

Despec DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

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

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

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Codar AR, EndaCof-C, Lexuss 210, Z-Tuss AC, Tuzistra XR, Codeprex, Cotab A, Cotab AX, Notuss-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, Tuxarin ER

• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking Z-Tuss AC (codeine and chlorpheniramine liquid) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given Z-Tuss AC (codeine and chlorpheniramine liquid) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.