Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine, and Dextromethorphan and Trimox

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Altarussin CF, Capmist DM, Despec DM, Entre-Cough, Maxifed DMX, Robitussin Cold and Cough, Tusnel, Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold, Tussin Cold/Congestion, Poly-Vent DM, Tusnel-DM Pediatric Drops

Dextromethorphan is a 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).

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

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

Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: amoxicillin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Moxatag, Trimox, Amoxil

Trimox (amoxicillin) is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Trimox is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid).

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