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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Sudafed Ingredients

Study: Sudafed 24 Hour as effective as Singulair on allergy symptoms

October 02, 2008
A study at the University of Chicago has found "no significant difference" between the over-the-counter drug Sudafed 24 Hour (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) and Singulair (montelukast) in relieving hay fever symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, and itching. Sudafed 24 Hour costs about 80 cents a day, compared to $3.20 a day for Singulair. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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05/07/07 #9 - Medications for sinus headaches?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...of headaches let alone sinus headaches. I've tried Sudafed and other OTC drugs but to no avail;... Read more »

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Are You Prepared for the Spring Allergy Season?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

People with seasonal allergies often forget about their plight over the winter months. Before they... Read more »

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Cold Remedies and the FDA: Is your medication really safe?
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...1980s? Robitussin was on my cold menu, along with Sudafed, and Vick's vaporub.   What... Read more »

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Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...pregnant, you could take pseudoephedrine tablets, like Sudafed. If you're in your first... Read more »

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The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...inhaled (e.g. prednisone, Advair)Decongestants (Sudafed)β-Blockers   As you can see,... Read more »

Health Guide

Addiction to Nasal Sprays Can Be Dangerous
...no history of blood pressure elevation, heart, thyroid or eye problems, an oral decongestant (e.g. Sudafed) may also be recommended. I also recommend nasal saline rinses.Rhinitis medicamentosa... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
...many brands, which have similar ingredients. The most common active ingredient is pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Actifed, Drixoral), sometimes in combination with an antihistamine. [The alternative... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Highlights
...poorly on their job or miss work (52%)ResearchThe nonprescription nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) controls allergic rhinitis symptoms just as well as the prescription drug montelukast... Read more »
Sinusitis: Highlights
...the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14 years and younger should not use OTC cough and cold medicines.Nasal... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...antihistamines and decongestants are available. Combinations sold over-the-counter include Allerest, Sudafed Severe Cold Formula, Vicks DayQuil, Benadryl Allergy/Sinus, Contac Day/Night Allergy &... Read more »

Medications

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Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by... Read more »

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Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »

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Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »

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Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »

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Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »

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