Fenoprofen Calcium and Panatuss DXP

• Generic Name: fenoprofen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nalfon, ProFeno, Fenortho, ProFeno

Consider potential benefits and risks of fenoprofen therapy as well as alternative therapies before initiating therapy with the drug. Use lowest possible effective dosage and shortest duration of therapy consistent with patient’s treatment goals.

Relief of mild to moderate pain in adults.

Symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Has been used in the symptomatic treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Also has been used with some success in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and acute gouty arthritis.

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alahist CF, G-P-Tuss DXP, Panatuss DXP, Supress A Pediatric, Alahist DM, Bionatuss, Supress A, Tussall, Tussall-ER, Dexall, Y-Cof DM, Panatuss Pediatric DXP

Dexbrompheniramine 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.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

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

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

Panatuss DXP will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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