chlorpheniramine/codeine/pseudoephedrine
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is chlorpheniramine/codeine/pseudoephedrine?
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine/codeine/pseudoephedrine
Other Brand Names:
Codahistine-DH Elixir, Dihistine DH, Phenylhistine DH Expectorant
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.
Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotics. Codeine 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, codeine, 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, codeine, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes other
than those listed in this medication guide.
