Doxylamine and Tridesilon

• Generic Name: doxylamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Unisom, Nytol Maximum Strength, Aldex AN, Nitetime Sleep-Aid, Sleep Aid

Doxylamine 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. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are sometimes used a sleep aids.

Doxylamine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Doxylamine is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

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

• Generic Name: desonide topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Desonate, DesOwen, LoKara, Tridesilon, Verdeso, Delonide, DesOwen 2 oz, DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Cream Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment

Desonide is a steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Tridesilon (for the skin) is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by eczema or skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.

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