AccuHist PDX Syrup and Conestat alfa

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AccuHist PDX Syrup, Allanhist PDX Syrup, Bromhist-PDX, EndaCof-PD, Uni-Hist PDX Syrup

Brompheniramine 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.

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

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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

AccuHist PDX Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

AccuHist PDX Syrup will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

AccuHist PDX Syrup may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: conestat alfa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ruconest

Conestat alfa is a manmade form of a protein called C1 esterase inhibitor that occurs naturally in the bloodstream and helps control swelling in the body. People with a condition called hereditary angioedema do not have enough of this protein. Hereditary angioedema can cause attacks of swelling and symptoms such as stomach problems or trouble breathing.

Conestat alfa is used to treat angioedema attacks in people with hereditary angioedema. Conestat alfa is for use in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

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