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I had also been using Demazin due to flu. Could this have contributed to a higher alcohol reading?

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06/19/08

Chris Andrew

Category:Content of alcohol in flu medications

I had also been using Demazin due to flu. Could this have contributed to a higher alcohol reading?

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Friday, June 20, 2008

James Thompson, MD

Hi Chris,

Demazin syrup has Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine) and Phenylephrine (decongestant) in it. One of the other ingredients is ethanol (there is your alcohol).

I don't know how much ethanol there is per volume but it is listed.

Good Luck!

J. Thompson. MD

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