Ala Hist PE and Aralen Phosphate

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ala Hist PE, Ala-Hist PE

Dexbrompheniramine 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.

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

Ala Hist PE is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

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

• Generic Name: chloroquine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aralen Phosphate, Aralen Hydrochloride

Aralen Phosphate is an anti-malaria medicine that works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body.

Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.

Aralen Phosphate is used to treat and to prevent malaria. This medicine is also used to treat amebiasis (infection caused by amoebae).

Aralen Phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.