Edecrin Sodium and Pseudoephedrine and Codeine Syrup

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Sodium Edecrin, Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium

Ethacrynate sodium injection belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or "water pills." Ethacrynate sodium is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions. It works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• Other Brand Names: Codar D, Nucofed, KG-Fed, Cycofed, Nucodine, Notuss-DC, EndaCof-DC

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

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

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

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

Codeine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.