Generic Name: aspirin (oral)
(AS pir in)

What is Zero-Order Release?

Zero-Order Release is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

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Generic Name: guaifenesin and phenylephrine
(gwye FEN e sin and FEN il EFF rin)

What is Zyrphen?

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide and urea topical
(BEN zoe ill per OX ide and you REE ah)

What is ZoDerm?

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away.

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Generic Name: cephalexin
(sef a LEX in)

What is Zartan?

Zartan is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. Cephalexin fights bacteria in the body.

Zartan is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.

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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine and codeine
(KLOR fen IR a meed and KOE deen)

What is Zodryl AC 40?

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.

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Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol
(HYE droe klor oh THYE a zide and bi SOE proe lol)

What is Ziac?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine
(klor feh NEER a meen, dex troe meh THOR fan, and feh nill EH frin)

What is Zotex-12D?

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.

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Generic Name: guaifenesin and hydrocodone
(gwye FEN e sin and HYE droe KOE done)

What is Z-Cof HCX?

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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Generic Name: oxymetazoline nasal
(ox ee me TAZ oh leen)

What is Zicam Sinus Relief?

Oxymetazoline is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in your body. The nasal formulation acts directly on the blood vessels in your nasal tissues. Constriction of the blood vessels in your nose and sinuses leads to drainage of these areas and a decrease in congestion.

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Generic Name: lidocaine topical
(LYE doe kane TOP i kal)

What is Zilactin-L (obsolete)?

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Zilactin-L (obsolete) (for use on the skin) is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations such as sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, hemorrhoids, and burns.

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