Aminolevulinic acid and Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Liquid

• Generic Name: aminolevulinic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gleolan

Aminolevulinic acid is given before surgery to remove a glioma (a type of brain or spinal cord tumor).

Taking aminolevulinic acid causes a certain substance to build up within your tumor tissue. This allows the tissue to be seen more clearly through a special light scope that is used during surgery to remove the tumor.

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

• Generic Name: dyphylline / guaifenesin
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Difil-G Forte, Jay-Phyl, Lufyllin-GG, Dyphylline GG, Dyphyl GG, Difil G, Difil G Forte, Dyline GG, Dilex-G, Panfil G, Dy-G, Dilor-G, Dyflex-G, LGG, Dyfilin GG, D-G, Dyphyllin-GG, COPD, Dilex-G 400, Dilex-G 200, Dyphylline GG ES

• It is used to treat breathing problems.
• It is used to thin mucus so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
• This medicine is not to be used to treat intense flare-ups of shortness of breath. Use a rescue inhaler. Talk with the doctor.