Dextromethorphan and phenylephrine and Lorcet Plus

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Children's Triacting Daytime, PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Safetussin CD, Sudafed PE Children's Cold & Cough, Triaminic Day Time Cold & Cough, Vicks Formula 44 D Cough

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).

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

dextromethorphan and phenylephrine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Dextromethorphan and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Hycet, Liquicet, Lorcet, Lortab, Maxidone, Norco, Polygesic, Stagesic, Vicodin, Xodol, Zamicet, Zydone, Verdrocet, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 75/325, Lortab Elixir, Zyfrel

Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

Lorcet is a combination medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

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