Galantamine Hydrobromide and Tavist ND

• Generic Name: galantamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Razadyne, Razadyne ER, Reminyl

Palliative treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (Alzheimer’s disease); does not alter the underlying disease process of dementia.

Has been investigated in patients with mild cognitive impairment who did not meet diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease but was associated with a higher incidence of death than placebo in these studies. (See Mortality under Cautions.) Not approved by FDA for this use, and manufacturer is not seeking approval.

• Generic Name: loratadine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alavert, Claritin, Claritin Reditab, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Ohm Allergy Relief, QlearQuil All Day & Night, Tavist ND, Wal-itin

Tavist ND 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.

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

Tavist ND is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.

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