Ala Hist IR and Trelstar Depot

• 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: triptorelin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Trelstar, Triptodur, Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA, Trelstar LA Mixject, Trelstar Depot Mixject, Trelstar Mixject

Triptorelin is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is a hormone that is similar to the one normally released from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. When given on a regular basis to men, triptorelin decreases testosterone levels which helps treat prostate cancer.

Triptorelin is also used to treat central precocious puberty (CPP), a condition which causes early puberty in boys (before 9 years of age) and girls (before 8 years of age).

This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.