Doxylamine and pseudoephedrine and Odactra

• Generic Name: doxylamine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lortuss LQ

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.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Doxylamine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

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

• Generic Name: house dust mite allergen extract
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Odactra, JointFlex, Original Ointment

Odactra contains allergen extract from common household dust mites. Dust mite allergies can trigger breathing problems or skin reactions.

Odactra is used to help your body develop an immunity to dust mites, and reduce symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and eye redness. This medicine is for use in adults up to age 65.

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