Allfen C and Donepezil Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: carbetapentane / guaifenesin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Allfen C, Allfen CX, Xpect-AT, BetaVent, Oratuss, Pulmari-GP, Certuss, Dynex VR, Carba-XP, AMBI 1000/5, Duratuss CS, Respi-Tann G, Allres-G, Tusso-ZR, Tusso-ZMR, exall, Expectuss

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

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

Allfen C is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose, cough, and chest congestion caused by the common cold or flu.

Allfen C will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: donepezil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aricept, Aricept ODT

Palliative treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (Alzheimer’s disease, presenile or senile dementia).

Comparative studies have not been performed to date, but donepezil does not share the hepatotoxic potential of tacrine and may be preferable to tacrine as a first-line treatment because it can be administered once daily and does not require regular monitoring of liver function.