Alvesco HFA inhalation and Supress A Pediatric

• Generic Name: ciclesonide
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names:

  Alvesco HFA, Alvesco

Alvesco HFA is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Alvesco HFA is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years.

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

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alahist CF, G-P-Tuss DXP, Panatuss DXP, Supress A Pediatric, Alahist DM, Bionatuss, Supress A, Tussall, Tussall-ER, Dexall, Y-Cof DM, Panatuss Pediatric DXP

Dexbrompheniramine 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.

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

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

Supress A Pediatric is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Supress A Pediatric will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Supress A Pediatric may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.