Methyl aminolevulinate topical and TussiCaps

• Generic Name: methyl aminolevulinate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Metvixia

Methyl aminolevulinate makes your skin more sensitive to light. It works by causing a reaction with light that can destroy certain types of diseased skin cells.

Methyl aminolevulinate topical (for the skin) is used in combination with red light therapy to treat a skin condition called actinic keratosis of the face and scalp.

Methyl aminolevulinate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: TussiCaps, Tussionex PennKinetic, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

Chlorpheniramine 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.

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

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

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