Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM and Unisom

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / doxylamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NyQuil Cough, Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM, Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM, Safetussin PM, Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough, Nighttime Cough

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

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.

Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM is used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: doxylamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Unisom, Nytol Maximum Strength, Aldex AN, Nitetime Sleep-Aid, Sleep Aid

Unisom 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. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are sometimes used a sleep aids.

Unisom is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Unisom is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

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