Phlemex Forte and Salonpas Gel-Patch

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Broncotron-D, Duravent DM, Giltuss, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Phlemex Forte, Robitussin Children's Cough & Cold CF, Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold, Tusicof, Tussin CF, Vanacof DM, Z-tuss DM, Deconex DMX, Maxiphen DM, Tussex, Tussafed-EX, Sinutuss DM, GDP-EX, Duraphen DM, TriTuss, TriTuss-ER, Tussafed-EX Drops, Certuss-D, Dacex-PE, Anextuss, Dexcon-PE, Zotex LAX, Dacex-DM, Dexcon-DM, Duraphen II DM, Duraphen Forte, G-Phen DM, Despec DM Syrup, Phlemex-PE, Guaphen Forte, Guaphen II DM, Z-Dex, Aquatab C, Robafen CF, DuraMAX, Tusso-XR, Tusso-DM, Robitussin Cough & Cold CF, Ambi 40/1000/60, Maxiphen-G DM, Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold CF, Deconex DM, PDM GG, ExeTuss-DM, Endacon DM, Giltuss TR, Q-Tussin CF, Tusso-DMR, Execof ER, Dynatuss EX, Zotex, Robitussin Cough & Cold CF To Go, Zotex-EX, Endacon, Robitussin Cough & Cold CF Max, Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Supress-DX, Tussi-Pres, Tussi-Pres Pediatric, Pres Gen Pediatric, Pres Gen, Robitussin Peak Cold Max Strenth Multi-S, G-Tusicof, Adult Severe Congestion & Cough, Giltuss Pediatrics, Desgen DM, G-Supress DX, Tusslin, Desgen Pediatric, G-Tron Ped, Broncotron Ped, Tusslin Pediatric, Nivanex DMX, Relhist DMX, Giltuss Cough & Cold, Children Giltuss Cough & Cold, VanaTab DM, Tukol Cough & Cold, Robitussin Peak Cold Multi-Sympton Cold, Deconex DMX Poly, Tussidex

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that affects signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that loosens congestion in your chest and throat. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Phlemex Forte is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Phlemex Forte will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

There are many brands and forms of this medicine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Phlemex Forte 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.