Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Suspension and Lopid

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

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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

Chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone is a combination medicine used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: gemfibrozil
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Lopid

Lopid helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Lopid is used together with diet to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis.

Lopid is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in certain people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not been helped by other treatment methods.

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