Flector and SuTan-DM

• Generic Name: diclofenac topical
• Dosage Forms: topical patch
• Other Brand Names:

  Flector Patch, DST Plus Pak, Pennsaid, Solaraze, Voltaren Topical, Diclozor, Voltaren, Klofensaid II, Vopac MDS, Xrylix, Flector, Licart

Flector Patches contain diclofenac epolamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Diclofenac epolamine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Flector patches are used to treat pain caused by minor sprains, strains, or bruising.

Flector patches are for use in adults and children at least 6 years old.

• Generic Name: dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Abatuss DMX, Bromatan Plus, SuTan-DM, Deltuss DMX, Tanafed DMX, Tannate DMP-DEX, C-Phed DPD Tann, Tanafed-DMX, DuraTan Forte, Dur-Tann Forte, TanDur DM, Tannate PD-DM

Dexchlorpheniramine 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.

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

SuTan-DM 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.

SuTan-DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

SuTan-DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.