Allerphed and Dexlansoprazole

• Generic Name: pseudoephedrine / triprolidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: A-Phedrin, Allerfrim, Allerphed, Altafed, Aphedrid, Aprodine, Biofed-PE, Genac, Hist-PSE, Histafed, Pediatex TD, Trip-PSE, Vi-Sudo, Zymine-D, Actifed, Allercon, Triafed, Triposed, Triofed, Actedril, Atridine, Atrofed, Atrogen, Hista-Tabs, LA Nasal Decongestant, Ridifed, Tri-Sudo, Triphed, Triptifed, Actagen, Allerfrin, Triacin, Ritifed, Actacin, Triacting, Trisofed, Pseudocot-T, Sudafed Sinus Nighttime, Zymine DXR, Tripohist D, Wal-Act

Triprolidine 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).

The combination of pseudoephedrine and triprolidine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

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

• Generic Name: dexlansoprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dexilant, Kapidex

Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Dexlansoprazole is used to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and to heal erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid).

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