Atropine and pralidoxime and Children’s Plus Flu

• Generic Name: atropine / pralidoxime
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: ATNAA, DuoDote

Atropine blocks the action of a certain chemical that may reach high levels in the body after a poisoning. Atropine also stimulates the heart and reduces the secretions of the nose, mouth, and lungs to improve breathing.

Pralidoxime reverses muscle weakness or paralysis caused by a poison or nerve agent.

Atropine and pralidoxime is a combination medicine used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a pesticide (insect spray) or a chemical that interferes with the central nervous system, such as nerve gas.

atropine and pralidoxime is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings. You may need medications or additional treatments.

Atropine and pralidoxime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu, GNP Tussin Night Time, Cold Head Congestion Nighttime, Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, Comtrex Cold & Cough Nighttime, Theraflu Severe Cold Nighttime, Tylenol Cold Head Congestion, Tylenol Children’s Plus Flu, Tylenol Children’s Plus Multi-Symptom Cold

• It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
• It is used to ease allergy signs.
• It is used to relieve coughing.
• It is used to ease pain and fever.