Hydroxyprogesterone Intramuscular and Tusnel C

• Generic Name: hydroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Makena, Makena Auto-Injector, Hylutin, Delta-Lutin, Duralutin, Hyprogesterone, Prodrox

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection is a man-made progestin hormone. It is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth or giving birth less than 37 weeks of pregnancy). Hydroxyprogesterone is given only to pregnant women who are pregnant with one baby and who have had a preterm delivery of one baby in the past.

Hydroxyprogesterone is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• 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).

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

Tusnel C will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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