Vasofrinic Dh and XaQuil XR

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Hydron PCS, Zutripro, Notuss, M-End, Hexatussin, Hyphed, Tussin-V, Q-V Tussin, Tussend, Histinex PV, A-G Tussin, KG-Tussin, P-V-Tussin Syrup, Hydrotuss HC, Hydrocof-HC, Cordron-HC, Pediatex HC, Cordron-HC NR, Atuss HD, Atuss HS, Notuss-Forte, Detuss, JayCof-HC, Welltuss HC

Hydrocodone, chlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine combination is used to relieve cough and nasal congestion associated with the common cold allergy.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic antitussive (cough suppressant). It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to relieve cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine, which is used to relieve or prevent symptoms of an allergy. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, which decreases nasal congestion by narrowing the blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the nasal passage.

When hydrocodone is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing cough and nasal congestion should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their cough. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: l-methylfolate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Deplin, L-Methylfolate Formula, XaQuil XR, L-Methylfolate Formula 75

Folate is a form of B vitamin that occurs naturally in many foods. Folic acid is the man-made form of folate that is added to processed foods or vitamin and mineral supplements. Folate is needed in the human body for production of red blood cells.

A lack (deficiency) of folate in the human body can be caused by certain diseases, by taking certain medications, or by not getting enough folate in your diet. Folate deficiency can lead to decreased red blood cells, or anemia. Folate deficiency can also cause high levels of a certain amino acid in the blood, a condition called hyperhomocysteinemia (HYE-per-HOE-moe-sis-tin-EE-mee-a).

XaQuil XR is a medical food for use in people who have conditions related to folate deficiency. This medicine is also used in people with major depressive disorder who have folate deficiency, or in people with schizophrenia who have hyperhomocysteinemia related to folate deficiency.

XaQuil XR is not an antidepressant or anti-psychotic medication. However, this medicine may enhance the effects of antidepressant medications.

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