Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Quinidine Sulfate and Topcare Childrens All Day Allergy

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / quinidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nuedexta

The fixed combination of dextromethorphan hydrobromide and quinidine sulfate (dextromethorphan/quinidine; Nuedexta) is used in the treatment of PBA.

PBA occurs secondary to various otherwise unrelated neurologic conditions (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS], multiple sclerosis [MS], dementia of the Alzheimer's type [Alzheimer's disease] or other dementia, parkinsonian syndrome, stroke, traumatic brain injury) and is characterized by involuntary, sudden, uncontrollable, and frequent episodes of laughing and/or crying. PBA episodes typically occur out of proportion or incongruent to the underlying emotional state.

Studies supporting efficacy in PBA were conducted in patients with underlying ALS or MS.

Safety and efficacy in the treatment of other common types of emotional lability (e.g., those occurring in patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias) not established.

• Generic Name: cetirizine
• Dosage Forms: liquid
• Other Brand Names: All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Indoor/Outdoor Allergy Relief, Zyrtec, Zyrtec, GoodSense All Day Allergy

All Day Allergy Children's 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.

All Day Allergy Children's is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

All Day Allergy Children's is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).

All Day Allergy Children's may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.