Safetussin PM and Zyclara

• 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.

Safetussin PM is used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

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

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

• Generic Name: imiquimod topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Zyclara, Aldara, Zyclara Pump

Zyclara (imiquimod) is an immune response modifier.

Zyclara cream is a prescription medicine used to treat actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp of adults who are over 18 years of age.

Zyclara cream is also used to treat genital warts that appear on the outside of the body in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. This medicine is not a cure for genital warts.