Tag: Antitussive

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mucinex D, Guaifenex PSE, Refenesen Plus, Sinutab Non-Drying, Congestac Cough/Cold, Other Combos;  Decongestant/Expectorant Combos Description Oral expectorant and sympathomimetic decongestant combinationPrimarily used for the temporary relief of congestion associated with the common cold or other upper respiratory conditionsUsed in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mucinex, Bidex 400, Organidin NR Expectorants Description Oral expectorant used for cough to loosen and aid in the clearance of mucusNot beneficial for cough suppressionAvailable in nonprescription (OTC) and prescription products Indications Indicated for the treatment of cough associated with colds and minor upper respiratory tract infections and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Children’s Robitussin Cough & Cold Long-Acting, St. Joseph Cough & Cold Cough/Cold, Non-narcotic Combos;  Antihistamine/Antitussive Combos Description Oral sedating antihistamine and non-opioid antitussive combinationUsed to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold or allergies including rhinorrhea, sneezing, and cough in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mucinex DM, Robitussin Peak Cold Cough+Chest Congestion DM, Delsym Cough + Chest Congestion, Children’s Delsym Cough + Chest Congestion, Robitussin Peak Cold Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM, Vicks 44E, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, Diabetic Tussin DM, Diabetic Tussin DM Maximum Strength, Duratuss DM, Genatuss DM, Guaicon…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Capmist DM Tablets, ExeFen DMX Tablets Cough/Cold, Non-narcotic Combos;  Antitussive/Decongestant/Expectorant Combos Description Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that acts centrally on the cough center in the medulla. Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract fluid secretions and helps to loosen phlegm and bronchial secretions. Pseudoephedrine stimulates the alpha-adrenergic receptors causing…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Delsym Cough + Soothing Action Antitussives, Non-narcotic Combos Description Dextromethorphan: Derivative of levorphanol; acts on cough center in medulla; decreases sensitivity of cough receptors and interrupts cough impulse transmission Menthol: Topical anesthetic that reversibly blocks nerve conduction near the application site, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Balminil DM, Benylin DM, Bronchophan, Buckleys DM, Calmylin #1, Delsym, Koffex DM, Novahistex DM, Robitussin Lingering Cold Long-Acting Cough, Robitussin Lingering Cold Long-Acting CoughGels, Children’s Robitussin Cough Long-Acting, Sucrets 8 Hour Cough Relief DM Cough Formula Antitussives Description Oral non-opioid antitussive with no expectorant activityUsed to treat cough;…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tessalon, Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss Antitussives Description Oral nonnarcotic antitussive agent; chemically related to the ester-type local anesthetics; effective in suppressing cough particularly in cases of chronic cough resistant to opiate agonists; off-label use includes topical application to the oropharynx to obliterate the gag reflex prior to intubation or…