Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
US Brand Name
- Cotab A
- Cotab AX
- EndaCof-C
- Zodryl AC 25
- Zodryl AC 30
- Zodryl AC 35
- Zodryl AC 40
- Zodryl AC 50
- Zodryl AC 60
- Zodryl AC 80
- Z-Tuss AC
Descriptions
Codeine and chlorpheniramine combination is used to relieve cough and respiratory symptoms associated with a cold or allergy.
Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to prevent a cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that treats or prevents the symptoms of an allergy.
When codeine is used for a long time or in large doses, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics or barbiturates are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you suddenly stop taking the medicine. In patients who get headaches, the first symptom of withdrawal may be new (rebound) headaches.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Solution
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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