Poly-Tussin AC and Soltamox

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / codeine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: M-End PE, Poly-Tussin AC, TL-Hist CD

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.

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

Poly-Tussin AC 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.

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

Poly-Tussin AC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tamoxifen
• Dosage Forms: oral liquid
• Other Brand Names: Soltamox, Nolvadex

Soltamox blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow.

Soltamox is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women. This medicine is also used to lower a woman's chance of developing breast cancer if she has a high risk (such as a family history of breast cancer).

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