Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine and Orfadin

• Generic Name: cetirizine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: All Day Allergy-D, Goodsense Cetirizine D-12 Hour, Zyrtec-D, KS Aller-Tec D-12, Wal-Zyr D, Allergy D-12, Allergy Relief Nasal Decongestant, Leader Allergy Relief D

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the 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).

Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as nasal and sinus congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

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

• Generic Name: nitisinone
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Orfadin, Nityr

Orfadin works by preventing the body from breaking down an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.

Orfadin is used to treat a rare genetic condition called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). HT-1 is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body does not produce enough of an enzyme that breaks down proteins from certain foods. This condition occurs most often in young babies.

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