Diclofenac and Entex HC

• Generic Name: diclofenac
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject, also Cambia

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Voltaren is also indicated for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.The Cataflam brand of this medicine is also used to treat menstrual cramps.

Diclofenac powder (Cambia) is used to treat a migraine headache attack. Cambia will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Entex HC, Hycofenix, Su-Tuss HD Elixir, Entuss-D JR, Decotuss-HD, Vanex Expectorant, Tussadur-HD, Duratuss HD, Tussend Expectorant, Detussin Expectorant, Tussgen Expectorant, SRC Expectorant, Nalex Expectorant, Deconamine CX, Poly-Tussin XP, Entuss-D, Hydrotussin HD, KG-Tuss HD, Medtuss HD, Spantuss HD, Vanacon, Tussafin Liquid, Hytussin Expectorant, Drituss HD, Hydro-Tuss XP, Dynex HD, Pseudatex HC

Entex HC is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, and chest congestion caused by the common cold.

Entex HC will not treat a cough with mucus, or cough that is caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

Entex HC contains a narcotic cough medicine and may be habit-forming.

Entex HC may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.