Caffeine and sodium benzoate Injection and Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine)

• Generic Name: caffeine / sodium benzoate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cafcit, No Doz, Vivarin

Caffeine and sodium benzoate injection is used with other supportive therapies to treat respiratory depression (very slow breathing) caused by taking too much narcotic pain medicines or alcohol.

Caffeine and sodium benzoate is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels, Comtrex Non-Drowsy, Dayquil Liquicaps, Daytime Cold, Non-Drowsy Daytime, Robitussin Honey Flu Non-Drowsy, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat, Triaminic Softchew Throat Pain and Cough, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat, EQL Severe Cold, GNP Day Time D Cold/Flu, PX Daytime Multi-Symptom, RA Acetaminophen Flu Cold

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

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

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

Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine) is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine) will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.