DexAlone and Orfadin

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DexAlone, Robitussin CoughGels, Babee Cof, Buckleys Mixture, Creomulsion, DayQuil Cough, Delsym, Robafen Cough Liquidgels, Scot-Tussin Diabetic, Silphen DM, Benylin DM Pediatric, Creo-Terpin, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Elixsure Cough, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Sucrets DM Cough, Theraflu Thin Strips Cough, Triaminic Long Acting Cough, Hold, Sucrets 4-Hour Cough Drops, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks Formula 44

• It is used to relieve coughing.

• 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.