Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus and Lortuss DM

• Generic Name: loratadine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Alavert D-12, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour, Clear-Atadine-D, Wal-itin D 24 Hour, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Wal-itin D, Allergy Relief-D 24 Hour, Allergy Relief & Nasal Decongestant

Alavert D-12 is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, sinus pain, itchy or watery eyes or nose, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Alavert D-12 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / doxylamine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lortuss DM

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

Doxylamine 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.

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

Doxylamine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Lortuss DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Doxylamine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.