What Is Phenylephrine
New ingredient in cold medicines not as effective
October 02, 2008
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The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...included Entex LA and many OTC allergy medications) and phenylephrine (the decongestant that has... Read more »
Natural, Doctor-Approved Ways to Treat Kids’ Colds Without OTC Meds
By Allison Janse , Health Expert...PEDIACARE(R) Infant Dropper Decongestant (containing phenylephrine), PEDIACARE(R) Infant... Read more »
Three Reasons Your Hay Fever Treatment May Be Failing
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...antihistamines. Decongestants (such as Sudafed or phenylephrine) target nasal congestion and... Read more »
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Addiction to Nasal Sprays Can Be Dangerous
...in a listing of natural ingredients.Check the ingredients list for:• Oxymetazoline• Phenylephrine• Xylometazoline• NaphazolineThese are ingredients you want to... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
...12 hours. The active ingredients in nasal decongestants include oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, and phenylephrine. Nasal forms work faster than oral decongestants and may not cause as much... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...levocabastine (Livostin) for relief of both nasal symptoms and itchy red eyesDecongestant eye drops: phenylephrine (Allergan Relief), naphazoline (Naphcon, Opcon-A, VasoClear), tetrahydrozoline... Read more »Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...12 hours. The active ingredients in nasal decongestants include oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, and phenylephrine.Tips for Use. The following precautions are important for people taking nasal... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Complications
...hemoglobin S and sickling that cause this condition. Drugs used to prevent priapism include terbutaline and phenylephrine, which help restrict blood flow to the penis. Hormonal treatments such as... Read more »Medications
... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
...can increase blood pressure (e.g., epinephrine, phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
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