Alahist CF and Docusate and senna

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alahist CF, G-P-Tuss DXP, Panatuss DXP, Supress A Pediatric, Alahist DM, Bionatuss, Supress A, Tussall, Tussall-ER, Dexall, Y-Cof DM, Panatuss Pediatric DXP

Dexbrompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Alahist CF is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Alahist CF will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Alahist CF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: docusate / senna
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Doc-Q-Lax, Doculax, Dok Plus, Gentlax S, Peri-Colace, Senna Plus, Senna S, Sennalax-S, Senokot S, SenoSol-SS, Medi-Laxx, Senna-Plus, Senna-S, Stool Softener/Laxative

Docusate is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.

Senna is a laxative. It stimulates muscle movement in the intestines.

The combination of docusate and senna is used to treat occasional constipation.

Docusate and senna may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.