Panatuss PED and Rapivab

• Generic Name: chlophedianol / dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Panatuss PED, Vanacof, Panatuss PED Drops

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

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.

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

Panatuss PED 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.

Panatuss PED will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: peramivir
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Rapivab

Rapivab works by preventing an enzyme in the body from releasing virus from infected cells.

Rapivab is used to treat influenza in adults and children who are at least 2 years old, who have had flu symptoms for up to 2 days.

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