Promethazine with Dextromethorphan and Varilrix Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Promethazine with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine with DM, Phenergan with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine DM

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

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

The combination of dextromethorphan and promethazine used to treat cough, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Promethazine with Dextromethorphan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zoster vaccine live
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zostavax

Zoster vaccine, live is used to prevent herpes zoster (shingles) in patients 50 years of age and older.

This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other authorized health care professional.