Dexbrompheniramine and phenylephrine and DexFerrum

• 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).

Dexbrompheniramine and phenylephrine 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.

Dexbrompheniramine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: iron dextran
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: DexFerrum, Infed

DexFerrum is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

DexFerrum is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cells).

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