Doxylamine and phenylephrine and Zovirax Injection

• Generic Name: doxylamine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Poly Hist Forte

Doxylamine 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).

Doxylamine and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

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

• Generic Name: acyclovir
• Dosage Forms: capsules, tablets and suspension, for Injection
• Other Brand Names: Sitavig, Zovirax

Zovirax (acyclovir) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Zovirax is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.

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