Nariz and Salonpas Gel-Patch

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aldex G, Aquatab D, Deconex, Deconex IR, Donatussin Drops, D-Phen 1000, Duravent PE, Gilphex TR, Liquibid-PD, MucaphEd, Nariz, Prolex D, Sudafed PE Non-Drying Sinus, Supress-PE, Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion, Xpect-PE, Sinupan, Deconsal Pediatric, Efasin, Amidal, Chemdal, Quindal, Endal, Liquibid-D, Rescon-GG, SINUvent PE, Entex LA, Entex, Crantex, Crantex LA Capsules, Amitex LA, Entex ER, Duraphen II, Crantex ER, Liquibid-D 1200, Phenavent LA, Phenavent D, Sina-12X, Deconsal II, Guaifed Caps, Guaifed PD, Phenavent, Tussbid, Phenavent PED, Nescon-PD, Pendex, Prolex PD, Aldex, Nasex, Crantex LA Tablets, Duratuss, Duratuss GP, Lusonex, Sitrex, Guaiphen-PD, Wellbid-D, Wellbid-D 1200, Despec, Xedec, Nasex-G, Gentex LA, Guaiphen-D 600, Guaiphen-D 1200, Simuc, Zotex GPX, Duomax, Guaifen PE, Norel EX, Nexphen PD, Respa-PE, Reluri, Duraphen 1000, Dynex LA, Sudex, Extendryl G, Maxiphen, Ambi 40/1000, MontePhen, Xedec II, Simuc-GP, Duratuss PE, Sitrex PD, Refenesen PE, Mydex, Medent-PE, Genexa LA, Nazarin, J-Max, Mucus Relief Sinus, Robitussin Head & Chest Congestion, Visonex, Zyrphen, PE-Guai, Guiadex PD, D-Tab, ExeTuss, ExeTuss-GP, Mucinex Children's Cold, Quintex, Guiatex PE, Fenesin PE IR, Medent-PEI, Liquibid PD-R, Liquibid D-R, Zoden Drops, Entex LQ, Tussi-Pres PE, Lusair, Reese Onetab Congestion & Cough, ED Bron GP, Relcof IR, Giltuss Sinus & Congestion, Zotex-GP

There are many brands and forms of guaifenesin and phenylephrine available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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

Nariz is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose and sinus congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold or flu.

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

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Zostrix, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.

Salonpas Gel-Patch is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. This medicine is also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."

Salonpas Gel-Patch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.