Ala Hist IR and Maxair Autohaler

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ala Hist IR, PediaVent, Ala-Hist IR

Ala Hist IR 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.

Ala Hist IR is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Ala Hist IR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pirbuterol
• Dosage Forms: inhalation aerosol
• Other Brand Names:

Pirbuterol is used alone or together with other medicines, to prevent bronchospasm in patients 12 years of age and older with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Pirbuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.