Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Suspension and Rilutek

• 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: riluzole
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Rilutek, Tiglutik

Rilutek is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease.

Rilutek is not a cure for ALS, but it may delay progression of the disease and prolong your life.

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