Avelox Injection and Clarinex-D 12 Hour

• Generic Name: moxifloxacin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution; tablet
• Other Brand Names: Avelox, Avelox IV

Moxifloxacin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague).

Moxifloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

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

• Generic Name: desloratadine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Clarinex-D 12 Hour, Clarinex-D 24 Hour

Clarinex-D 12 Hour contains a combination of desloratadine and pseudoephedrine. Desloratadine 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.

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

Clarinex-D 12 Hour is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Clarinex-D 12 Hour is for adults and children who are at least 12 years old.