Guaifen DAC and Nitrofurantoin Capsules

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC

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.

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

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

Guaifen DAC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: nitrofurantoin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro

• It is used to treat or prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI).