Orfadin Suspension and QlearQuil Nighttime Sinus & Congestion

• Generic Name: nitisinone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Orfadin, Nityr

Orfadin works by preventing the body from breaking down an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.

Orfadin is used to treat a rare genetic condition called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). HT-1 is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body does not produce enough of an enzyme that breaks down proteins from certain foods. This condition occurs most often in young babies.

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

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / doxylamine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: QlearQuil Nighttime Sinus & Congestion, NyQuil Sinex, Vicks Sinex Nighttime

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Doxylamine 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).

QlearQuil Nighttime Sinus & Congestion is a combination medicine used to treat headache, sinus pain, runny nose, sneezing, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

QlearQuil Nighttime Sinus & Congestion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.