Doans PM and Romazicon

• Generic Name: diphenhydramine / magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Doans PM

Diphenhydramine 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.

Magnesium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Doans PM is a combination medicine used to treat back pain that keeps you awake during your normal sleeping hours.

This medicine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: flumazenil
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Romazicon

Romazicon reverses the effects of benzodiazepine (BENZ-oh-dye-AYZ-e-peen) sedatives such as Valium, Versed, Xanax, Tranxene, and others. Benzodiazepines are sometimes used as sedatives before surgery or other medical procedures.

Romazicon is used to reverse benzodiazepine sedation to help you wake up after your medical procedure. This medicine is also used to treat benzodiazepine overdose in adults.

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