This combination medication is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that affects a certain part of the brain, reducing the urge to cough. Acetaminophen (APAP) is a non-aspirin pain reliever and fever reducer. ...
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ReferencesCamilleri M. Disorders of gastrointestinal motility. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders... Read more »
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Generic Name: CHLORPHENIRAMINE - ORALPronounced: (klor-fen-EER-a-meen)Allergy-Time Oral Uses Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine used to... Read more »
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Generic Name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN LIQUID - ORALPronounced: (dex-trow-meth-OR-fan)Day-Time Cough Oral Uses This combination medication is used to... Read more »
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Generic Name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN/DECONGESTANT/ACETAMINOPHEN - ORALDayTime Oral Uses This combination medication is used to temporarily treat ... Read more »