Pseudoephedrine and Codeine Syrup and Stavudine

• Generic Name: codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• Other Brand Names: Codar D, Nucofed, KG-Fed, Cycofed, Nucodine, Notuss-DC, EndaCof-DC

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).

Codeine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

codeine and pseudoephedrine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Codeine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: stavudine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zerit, Zerit XR

Stavudine is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Stavudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

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