Iodoquinol and Hydrocortisone Cream and Phenergan Suppositories

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / iodoquinol topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dermazene, Vytone

• It is used to treat skin irritation.
• It is used to treat skin infections.

• Generic Name: promethazine
• Dosage Forms: Tablets and Suppositories, rectal suppository
• Other Brand Names: Phenergan, Phenadoz, Promethegan

Phenergan (promethazine) belongs to a group of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Promethazine also acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

Phenergan is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes.

Phenergan also prevents motion sickness, and treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid.

Phenergan is not for use in treating symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, or other lower respiratory tract infections.