Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine
(KLOR fe NEER a meen, METH skoe POL a meen, FEN il EFF rin)

What is PCM Allergy?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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Generic Name: benzocaine topical
(BENZ oh kane TOP ik al)

What is Orajel Mouth-Aid?

Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Orajel Mouth-Aid is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.

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Generic Name: acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine
(a seet a MIN oh fen and FEN il toe LOX a meen)

What is BP Poly-650?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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Cefzil

What is cefprozil?

Cefprozil is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Cefprozil is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

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Prandin

What is repaglinide?

Repaglinide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medication lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin.

Repaglinide is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with repaglinide if needed.

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Generic Name: guaifenesin and phenylephrine
(gwye FEN e sin and FEN il EFF rin)

What is Entex ER?

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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Generic Name: prochlorperazine (oral)
(pro klor PER a zeen)

What is the most important information I should know about oral Compro?

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects.

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Nardil

What is phenelzine?

Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.

Phenelzine is used to treat symptoms of depression that may include feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety, or worry about physical health (hypochondria). This medication is usually given after other anti-depressants have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. Phenelzine is not for treating severe depression or bipolar disorder (manic depression).

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Generic Name: salicylic acid topical
(SAL i SIL ik AS id TOP ik al)

What is Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin?

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.

Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, corns, and warts.

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Generic Name: prenatal multivitamins
(PRE nay tal VYE ta mins)

What are Stuartnatal Plus 3?

Prenatal vitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.

Prenatal vitamins are used to provide the additional vitamins needed during pregnancy. Minerals may also be contained in Stuartnatal Plus 3.

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