NoHist-A and Quinidex Extentabs

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Chlorex A, Nalex-A, NoHist-A, West-Decon M, Comhist, Comhist LA, Q-Hist LA, Chlortox, Linhist-LA, C-Hist-SR, Nalex-A SR, Coldex, Rhinacon A

Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines that reduce 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).

NoHist-A 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.

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

NoHist-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: quinidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Quin-G, Cardioquin, Quinora, Quinidex Extentabs, Quinaglute Dura-Tabs, Quin-Release

Quinidine is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms. It is also used to treat malaria.

Do not confuse this medicine with quinine, which, although related, has different medical uses.

Quinidine is available only with your doctor's prescription.