Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide and Robitussin Night Relief

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mi-Acid Double Strength, Mylanta Supreme, Rolaids, Fast Acting Mylanta, Mylanta Ultra, Mylanta Gelcap, Rolaids Extra Strength, Masanti Supreme

Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that are necessary for many systems in the body. Calcium is necessary for bone formation and maintenance.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide is a combination antacid used to treat indigestion, upset stomach, and heartburn.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine / pyrilamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Robitussin Night Relief

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the cough reflex in the brain that triggers coughing.

Pyrilamine 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.

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

Robitussin Night Relief is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Robitussin Night Relief will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Robitussin Night Relief may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.