Cetylev oral, effervescent and Dextromethorphan and doxylamine

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Cetylev, Mucomyst-10

Cetylev is an acetaminophen antidote that helps your body preserve a substance that can help detoxify the liver.

Cetylev is used to treat acetaminophen overdose and help prevent damage to your liver caused by taking large quantities of acetaminophen (Tylenol).

There are other brands and forms of acetylcysteine available, and some can be purchased over the counter. Not all forms of Cetylev are effective as an acetaminophen antidote. Treatment of acetaminophen overdose should be managed by a medical doctor.

Cetylev 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.

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

Dextromethorphan and doxylamine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Dextromethorphan and doxylamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.