Description
Common uses and active ingredients:
- The exact composition varies depending on the product range (for example, Antitussive, Antigripal), but usually includes a combination of the following ingredients:
- Active ingredient: Use
- Acetaminophen: Pain reliever and fever reducer (headache, body aches, fever)
- Dextromethorphan HBr: Cough suppressant (relieves cough due to minor throat irritation)
- Guaifenesin: Expectorant (helps thin mucus)
- Phenylephrine hydrochloride: Nasal decongestant (relieves congestion and sinus pressure)
- Chlorpheniramine maleate: Antihistamine (relieves runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and throat)
- Salicylamide: Pain reliever/anti-inflammatory
- Caffeine: Mild stimulant, often found in non-drowsy formulas
