Promethazine VC Plain and Xulane transdermal

• 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.

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

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

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Xulane, Ortho Evra

Xulane contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Xulane also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Xulane (skin patch) is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

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