Pseudoephedrine and Codeine Syrup and Zafirlukast

• 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: zafirlukast
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Accolate

Zafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Zafirlukast is used for chronic treatment of asthma, and to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 5 years old.

Do not give zafirlukast to a child younger than 5 years without a doctor's advice.

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