Rolaids and Rydex

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mi-Acid Double Strength, Mylanta Supreme, Rolaids, Fast Acting Mylanta, Mylanta Ultra, Mylanta Gelcap, Rolaids Extra Strength, Masanti Supreme

Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that are necessary for many systems in the body. Calcium is necessary for bone formation and maintenance.

Rolaids is a combination antacid used to treat indigestion, upset stomach, and heartburn.

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

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mar-cof BP, M-End WC, Rydex, Mesehist WC, CPB WC

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.

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

Rydex 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.

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

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