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Hydro-Tussin DHC
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Hydro-Tussin DHC?
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine/dihydrocodeine/PSE
Other Brand Names:
Dihydro-CP, Pancof, chlorpheniramine/dihydrocodeine/PSE, ColdCough
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the
body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Dihydrocodeine is in a group of drugs called narcotics and is similar to codeine.
Dihydrocodeine is a cough suppressant that affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough
reflex.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine is used to
treat cough, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused
by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other
purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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