Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine and Megace ES

• Generic Name: carbetapentane / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Respi-TANN, Respi-Tann Pd, Re-Tann, Carb Pseudo-Tan, Allres PD, Allres D, Pseudacarb, Corzall

Carbetapentane 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).

Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, sinus infections, or the common cold.

This medication will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: megestrol
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Megace ES, Megace

Megace ES (megestrol) is a man-made chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone.

Megace ES is used to treat loss of appetite and wasting syndrome in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Megace ES is not for use in preventing weight loss or wasting syndrome.