Glucophage XR and TussiCaps Oral

• Generic Name: metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet, Glumetza. Riomet

Glucophage XR is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glucophage XR is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but this medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: TussiCaps, Tussionex PennKinetic, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine polistirex combination is used to treat cough and respiratory symptoms associated with a cold or allergy.

Hydrocodone polistirex is a narcotic cough suppressant. It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to prevent a cough. Chlorpheniramine polistirex is an antihistamine that treats or prevents the symptoms of an allergy.

When hydrocodone polistirex is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming. This could cause mental or physical dependence. Physical dependence may lead to unwanted withdrawal effects if hydrocodone is stopped suddenly. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.

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