Metoprolol Tartrate and Hydrochlorothiazide and Tuxarin

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Dutoprol, Lopressor HCT

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Tuxarin ER, Codar AR, Tuzistra XR, Codeprex, Cotab A, Cotab AX, Notuss-AC, Z-Tuss AC, Zodryl AC 25, Zodryl AC 30, Zodryl AC 35, Zodryl AC 50, Zodryl AC 40, Zodryl AC 60, Zodryl AC 80, EndaCof-C, TL-Hist CM, Zodryl AC Adult, Lexuss 210, EndaCof-C

• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking Tuxarin ER (codeine and chlorpheniramine extended-release tablets) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given Tuxarin ER (codeine and chlorpheniramine extended-release tablets) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.