Chlorpheniramine and codeine

Generic name: chlorpheniramine and codeine [ KLOR-fen-IR-a-meed-and-KOE-deen ]
Brand names: Codar AR, Tuxarin ER, Tuzistra XR, Codeprex, Cotab A, ... show all 19 brands Cotab AX, Notuss-AC, Z-Tuss AC, Zodryl AC 25, Zodryl AC 30, Zodryl AC 35, Zodryl AC 50, Zodryl AC 40, Zodryl AC 60, Zodryl AC 80, Endacof-C, TL-Hist CM, Zodryl AC Adult, Lexuss 210
Dosage forms: oral liquid (2 mg-8 mg/5 mL); oral suspension, extended release (2.8 mg-14.7 mg/5 mL); oral tablet, extended release (8 mg-54.3 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 28, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is chlorpheniramine and codeine?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant.

Chlorpheniramine and codeine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, and sneezing caused by allergies or the common cold.

Chlorpheniramine and codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

MISUSE OF chlorpheniramine and codeine CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 12 years old, or anyone under 18 who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or codeine. You may not be able to use this medicine if you have:

• severe asthma or breathing problems; or

• a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus).

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, ra