Codimal DM and Mavyret

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / phenylephrine / pyrilamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Codal-DM Syrup, Codimal DM, Codituss DM, Poly Hist DM, Viravan-DM, V-Tan DM, Zotex-12, Deconsal DM Tannate, Aldex DM, Viratan-DM, Triplex DM, MyHist-DM, Tannate V DM, Reme Hist DM, Pryil DM, Pyril DM

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

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

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.

Codimal DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Codimal DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: glecaprevir / pibrentasvir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Mavyret

Mavyret contains a combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir. Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir are antiviral medications that prevent hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body.

Mavyret is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children over 12 years with HCV genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

Mavyret is usually given after other medicines have been tried without success.