Ceftin Tablets, Oral Suspension and NyQuil Cough

• Generic Name: cefuroxime
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated - powder, for suspension, tablets, powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Ceftin, Kefurox, Zinacef, Zinacef ADD-Vantage, Zinacef TwistVial

Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Ceftin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.

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

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / doxylamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NyQuil Cough, Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM, Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM, Safetussin PM, Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough, Nighttime Cough

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

Doxylamine 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.

NyQuil Cough is used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

NyQuil Cough will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

NyQuil Cough may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.