Nevirapine Extended Release and SuTan-DM

• Generic Name: nevirapine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Viramune, Viramune XR

Nevirapine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Nevirapine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Nevirapine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, and should not be used to prevent HIV.

Nevirapine oral solution (liquid) is for use in adults and children as young as 15 days old. Nevirapine extended-release tablets are for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

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

• 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.