Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels and Deplin

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels, Comtrex Non-Drowsy, Dayquil Liquicaps, Daytime Cold, Non-Drowsy Daytime, Robitussin Honey Flu Non-Drowsy, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat, Triaminic Softchew Throat Pain and Cough, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat, EQL Severe Cold, GNP Day Time D Cold/Flu, PX Daytime Multi-Symptom, RA Acetaminophen Flu Cold

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It 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).

Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: l-methylfolate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Deplin, L-Methylfolate Formula, XaQuil XR, L-Methylfolate Formula 75

Folate is a form of B vitamin that occurs naturally in many foods. Folic acid is the man-made form of folate that is added to processed foods or vitamin and mineral supplements. Folate is needed in the human body for production of red blood cells.

A lack (deficiency) of folate in the human body can be caused by certain diseases, by taking certain medications, or by not getting enough folate in your diet. Folate deficiency can lead to decreased red blood cells, or anemia. Folate deficiency can also cause high levels of a certain amino acid in the blood, a condition called hyperhomocysteinemia (HYE-per-HOE-moe-sis-tin-EE-mee-a).

Deplin is a medical food for use in people who have conditions related to folate deficiency. This medicine is also used in people with major depressive disorder who have folate deficiency, or in people with schizophrenia who have hyperhomocysteinemia related to folate deficiency.

Deplin is not an antidepressant or anti-psychotic medication. However, this medicine may enhance the effects of antidepressant medications.

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