Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula and Mecasermin Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / diphenhydramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula, Diabetic Tussin Night Time Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the cough reflex in the brain that triggers coughing.

Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and dextromethorphan is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and dextromethorphan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: mecasermin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Increlex

Mecasermin injection is a man-made version of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) hormone. IGF-1 is produced in the liver and plays an important role in childhood growth. Mecasermin is used to replace IGF-1 in children who are severely lacking it in their bodies.

Mecasermin is available only with your doctor's prescription.