Bromhist-PDX Syrup and Pramoxine and Hydrocortisone

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• 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).

Bromhist-PDX 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.

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

Bromhist-PDX may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Analpram-HC, Epifoam, PramCort, Pramosone, Pramosone E, ProCort, Proctofoam HC, Zone-A, Enzone, Proctocream HC, Zone-A Forte, Rectocort HC, Novacort, Hydropram, HC Pramoxine, Analpram E, ZyPram, Z-Pram, Analpram HC, PramCort, Pramasone

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or "numbing medicine." It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or other skin conditions.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.