Peginterferon alfa-2b and Q-Tapp

• Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2b
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: PegIntron, Sylatron, PegIntron Redipen

Peginterferon alfa-2b is used in combination with ribavirin or other medications to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

The Sylatron brand of peginterferon alfa-2b is used only in adults, to treat melanoma (skin cancer) after surgery.

Peginterferon alfa-2b may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bromaline, Brotapp, J-TanD PD, Lodrane D, Q-Tapp, Endafed, Touro A&H, Shellcap, Allent, Shellcap PD, Lodrane LD, Bromfed PD, Dallergy JR, Nalfed PD, Respahist, Iofed PD, Ultrabrom PD, Pseubrom-PD, Bromfenex PD, Bromfed, M-Hist TD, Ultrabrom, Iofed, Pseubrom, Bromfenex, Lodrane Liquid, Nalfed, Rondec Chewable, Touro Allergy, Rondec Syrup, Bromfed SR, Histex SR, Rondec, Andehist NR Syrup, Dimetapp Elixir, Bromaxefed RF Syrup, Brofed, Sildec, Bromhist Pediatric Drops, Lodrane 12D, AccuHist Pediatric, AccuHist Drops, Unit-Tex 10/120 ER, Unit-Hist Drops, Di-Bromm, Bromhist-NR, Bidhist-D, Dimaphen, Brovex SR, Lodrane 24D, LoHist-PD, LoHist-12D, B-Vex PD, BroveX PSE, BroveX PD, BroveX PSB, LoHist PSB

Brompheniramine 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).

Q-Tapp 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.

Q-Tapp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.