Conex and Proquin XR

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Conex, Drixoral Cold and Allergy, Drexophed SR, Desihist SA, Duomine, Dexophed, Disobrom, Disophrol, Drixoral, 12 Hour Cold, Dexaphen SA, Dixaphedrine, Drixomed, Pharmadrine, Ala Hist PE, Ala-Hist PE, Drixoral Sinus

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.

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

Conex 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.

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

• Generic Name: ciprofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR, Cipro IV

Proquin XR (ciprofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Proquin XR is used to treat simple uncomplicated bladder infections.

It is not known if Proquin XR is safe and works in treating any infections other than uncomplicated bladder infections.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible.

Proquin XR should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

It is also not known if this medicine is safe and works in children under 18 years of age. Children have a higher chance of getting bone, joint, or (musculoskeletal) problems while taking fluoroquinolone antibiotic medicines.

Some infections are caused by viruses rather than by bacteria. Examples include viral infections in the sinuses and lungs, such as the common cold of flu. Antibiotics including ciprofloxacin do not kill viruses.