Allfen CX and Priftin

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

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

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

• Generic Name: rifapentine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Priftin

Priftin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Priftin is used together with other medicines to treat active tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Priftin is also used to keep inactive (latent) TB from becoming active in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Priftin must always be used in combination with other tuberculosis medications.

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