Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine, and Codeine
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Phenylhistine DH [OTC];Tricode? AR
Uses
- It is used to stop coughing.
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- Chlorpheniramine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- Pseudoephedrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
- Codeine works on the cough center in the brain.
Dosing
Missed Dose
- Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
- If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
- Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
- Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.
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