Phenylhistine DH Expectorant and Sprix

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Phenylhistine DH Expectorant, Tricode AR, Novahistine DH, Phenylhistine DH, Dihistine DH, Decohistine DH, Codehist DH, Novadyne DH, Co-Histine DH, Ryna-C, Codahistine-DH Elixir, Zodryl DAC

Chlorpheniramine 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).

Phenylhistine DH Expectorant 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.

Phenylhistine DH Expectorant will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Phenylhistine DH Expectorant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ketorolac
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Sprix, Toradol

Sprix (ketorolac) is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketorolac works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Sprix Nasal Spray is used in adult patients for the short-term (5 days or less) treatment of moderate to severe pain.

The safety and effectiveness of Sprix in patients 17 years and younger has not been established. It is not for use in children less than 2 years of age.