Nifedical XL and Theraflu (pseudoephedrine) Cold & Cough

• Generic Name: nifedipine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat

Nifedipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat severe chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, nifedipine relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Comtrex Cold and Flu Maximum Strength Tablet, Robitussin Flu, Theraflu Cold & Cough, Theraflu Flu & Cough, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion, Triaminic Cold and Fever, Vicks 44 Cold, Flu and Cough, EQL Severe Cold/Flu, Theracaps Cough/Cold Reliever, Tylenol Cold, Children’s Non-Aspirin Cold/Cough, EQL Pain Relief Plus Cold/Cough, Tylenol Children’s Cold/Cough

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.

Theraflu (pseudoephedrine) Cold & Cough is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sinus pressure caused by the flu or common cold.

Theraflu (pseudoephedrine) Cold & Cough may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.