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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Phenylephrine Forms

New ingredient in cold medicines not as effective

October 02, 2008
If you have a bad cold, you may want to stand in line at the pharmacy rather than use over-the-counter medicines this winter. Many OTC cold medicines now contain phenylephrine (PE) rather than the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine. Experts say PE is not as effective and has to be taken more frequently in order to ease symptoms. Medications containing pseudoephedrine were moved behind pharmacy counters in order to curb illegal drug production, but they are still available without a prescription. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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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 »

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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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Two New FAQs on Breast Reconstruction and Breast Forms/Prostheses
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Please read two new articles on post-mastectomy care:Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Are My... Read more »

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Abdominal Migraine - the Basics
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Abdominal Migraine is a form of Migraine seen mainly in children. It's most common in children... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
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 »
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

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... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

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... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

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... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

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...can increase blood pressure (e.g., epinephrine, phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

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... drugs that can increase blood pressure (e.g., phenylephrine) anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

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