Guaiatussin AC and Korlym

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Allfen CD, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codar GF, Duraganidin NR, Guaiatussin AC, Iophen-C NR, Mar-cof CG, M-Clear, Mytussin AC, Relcof C, Guaifenesin AC Liquid, Iophen C-NR, Mar-cof CG, Ninjacof-XG, Virtussin A/C

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

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Guaiatussin AC is a combination medicine used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Guaiatussin AC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: mifepristone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Korlym, Mifeprex

Korlym (mifepristone) blocks the actions of a hormone called cortisol, which can reduce certain side effects caused by excess cortisol in the body.

Korlym is used to treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in adults with Cushing's syndrome who also have type 2 diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance.

Korlym should not be used to treat type 2 diabetes that is not related to Cushing's syndrome.

Mifeprex is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide.