Phenergan VC and Xofluza

• Generic Name: phenylephrine / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Phenergan VC, Promethazine VC Plain, Promethazine VC

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Promethazine 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.

Phenergan VC is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

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

• Generic Name: baloxavir marboxil
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Xofluza

Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) is used to treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus in people who have had symptoms for no more than 48 hours. It will not treat the common cold.

Xofluza is for adults and children who are at least 12 years old and weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms).

Xofluza should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.