Cold & Flu: Medications
Clemastine
02/13/04, HealthwiseClemastine is an antihistamine. Clemastine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.
Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine
02/29/08, HealthwiseDextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/ phenylpropanolamine
02/13/04, HealthwisePhenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic st
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Chlorpheniramine, carbetapentane, ephedrine, and phenylephrine
02/13/04, HealthwiseDo not take more of this medication than is recommended. If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, talk to your doctor.
Acetaminophen, dexbrompheniramine, and pseudoephedrine
06/04/08, HealthwiseAcetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Acetaminophen and caffeine
02/26/06, HealthwiseUse acetaminophen and caffeine for up to 3 days for fever or up to 10 days for pain. If your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and caffeine and contact your doctor.
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine
03/26/08, HealthwiseAcetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Aspirin/chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/ phenylpropanolamine
08/10/04, HealthwisePhenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic st
Phenylephrine nasal
02/13/04, HealthwiseDo not use phenylephrine for longer than 3 to 5 days. Longer use could damage the nasal tissue and lead to chronic congestion. If your symptoms do not improve, see your doctor.
Hydromorphone (oral)
02/21/08, HealthwiseHydromorphone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers, also called opioids. It is similar to morphine.
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