Meningococcal vaccine and haemophilus b vaccine Intramuscular and Triaminic Day Time Night Time Cold & Cough

• Generic Name: haemophilus b conjugate (prp-t) vaccine / meningococcal conjugate vaccine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: MenHibrix

Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine and Haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is an active immunizing combination agent that is used to prevent infection caused by certain groups of meningococcal bacteria and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) bacteria. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.

The following information applies only to the meningococcal vaccine used for meningococcal bacteria Groups C and Y

Menhibrix vaccine is recommended for use in children 6 weeks to 18 months of age.

This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / diphenhydramine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dytan-DM, Triaminic Day Time Night Time Cold & Cough, Duratuss AC 12, D-Tann DM

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

Diphenhydramine 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.

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

Triaminic Day Time Night Time Cold & Cough is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Triaminic Day Time Night Time Cold & Cough will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Triaminic Day Time Night Time Cold & Cough may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.