Entex HC and Plecanatide

• 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.

• Generic Name: plecanatide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Trulance

Plecanatide works by activating certain substances within your intestines that help increase fluid secretion and muscle movement. Plecanatide also causes changes in the consistency of your stools.

Plecanatide is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

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