Mar-cof BP and Nexium 24HR (Esomeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules)

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mar-cof BP, M-End WC, Rydex, Mesehist WC, CPB WC

Brompheniramine 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.

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

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Mar-cof BP is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Mar-cof BP will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Mar-cof BP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  NexIUM 24HR, Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, Nexium, Nexium IV

• It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; acid reflux).
• It is used to treat or prevent GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
• It is used to treat or prevent ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
• It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
• It is used to treat or prevent NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
• It is used to treat heartburn.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.