Hydro-Tussin HG and Peranex HC

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xtrelus

Guaifenesin and hydrocodone combination is used to relieve cough and nasal congestion associated with the common cold.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic antitussive (cough suppressant). It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to relieve cough. Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs.

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

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Ana-Lex, LidaMantle HC, AnaMantle HC, Lidazone HC, AnaMantle HC Forte, Senatec HC, RectaGel HC, Peranex HC, LidaMantle HC Relief, Xyralid LP, Xyralid, BP Ana-Lex HC, LidoCort

Lidocaine and hydrocortisone combination is used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as hemorrhoids, sunburn, minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches.

Lidocaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine) that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by skin conditions.

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