Nalex AC and Tekturna HCT

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: EndaCof-AC, Nalex AC

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.

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

Nalex AC will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: aliskiren / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Tekturna HCT

Tekturna HCT contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.

Tekturna HCT is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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