What is Iophen used for?
This combination medication is used to temporarily treat coughing and chest congestion symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses (e.g., sinusitis, bronchitis). Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up the mucus.
What is codeine used for?
Codeine and tramadol are a type of narcotic medicine called an opioid. Codeine is used to treat mild to moderate pain and also to reduce coughing. It is usually combined with other medicines, such as acetaminophen, in prescription pain medicines.
Does Iophen have codeine?
What is Iophen-C NR? Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Guaifenesin is an expectorant.
How much codeine is in cough meds?
Codeine phosphate is an OTC cough suppressant. It contains 15 mg of codeine/5 mL. The maximum recommended dosage for an adolescent is 90 mg/day (6 spoonsful).
Does Bromphen pseudo Dextro HBR syrup?
Brompheniramine-dextromethorphan-pseudoephedrine comes only as a syrup you take by mouth. This drug is used to treat upper respiratory symptoms caused by allergies or the common cold. These symptoms include nasal congestion and cough.
What is the best prescription medicine for a cough?
Promethazine/dextromethorphan is a prescription cough medicine that combines two types of medications to block histamine reactions and soothe coughs.
- Promethazine is an antihistamine.
- Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
What is HBR syrup?
Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup is a combination of an antihistamine and a cough suppressant used to treat cough, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.
Does Bromfed dry up mucus?
This medication can dry up and thicken mucus in your lungs, making it more difficult to breathe and clear your lungs. To help prevent this effect, drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What kills a cough?
Take honey. Honey is highly viscous and works similarly to a cough drop.
What drugs stop coughing?
There are 2 types of OTC cough medicines: antitussives and expectorants. A common antitussive is dextromethorphan (some brand names: Triaminic Cold and Cough, Robitussin Cough, Vicks 44 Cough and Cold). The only expectorant available in OTC products is guaifenesin (2 brand names: Mucinex, Robitussin Chest Congestion).
What kind of cough is iophen-C NR used for?
Iophen-C NR is a combination medicine used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Iophen-C NR will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Iophen-C NR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Are there any side effects to taking iophen C NR?
You should not take Iophen-C NR if you are allergic to codeine or guaifenesin. In some people, codeine breaks down rapidly in the liver and reaches higher than normal levels in the body. This can cause dangerously slow breathing and may cause death, especially in a child.
What kind of Medicine is guaifenesin for cough?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Iophen-C NR is a combination medicine used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Iophen-C NR will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
What is the name of the cough suppressant codeine?
Generic Name: codeine and guaifenesin (KOE deen and gwye FEN a sin) Brand Name: Allfen CD, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codar GF, Duraganidin NR, Guaiatussin AC, Iophen-C NR, Mar-cof CG, M-Clear, Mytussin AC, Relcof C. Medically reviewed on Jan 15, 2018. Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant.