Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Sudafed
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Ask the Clinician
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Health Expert
...of headaches let alone sinus headaches. I've tried Sudafed and other OTC drugs but to no avail;...
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By James Thompson, MD
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Health Expert
People with seasonal allergies often forget about their plight over the winter months. Before they...
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By Deanne Stein
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Health Expert
...pregnant, you could take pseudoephedrine tablets, like Sudafed. If you're in your first...
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By James Thompson, MD
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Health Expert
...relieved by antihistamines. Decongestants (such as Sudafed or phenylephrine) target nasal...
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Health Guide
...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...possible, the many medications for colds and allergies that contain decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine (
Sudafed). Such drugs, known as adrenergics, can exacerbate urinary symptoms by...
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...many brands, which have similar ingredients. The most common active ingredient is pseudoephedrine (
Sudafed, Actifed, Drixoral), sometimes in combination with an antihistamine. [The alternative...
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Medications
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by... Read more »
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the... Read more »