Cold & Flu: Medications
Pseudoephedrine
04/16/08, HealthwisePseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Guaifenesin and 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
Carbinoxamine, methscopolamine, and pseudoephedrine
07/13/07, HealthwiseCarbinoxamine and methscopolamine are antihistamines that reduce the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
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Dexchlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine
04/14/07, HealthwiseBrompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine
04/14/07, HealthwisePseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine
07/22/08, HealthwiseChlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine
03/26/08, HealthwiseDihydrocodeine is in a group of drugs called narcotics. It is a cough suppressant that affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Clemastine
02/13/04, HealthwiseClemastine is an antihistamine. Clemastine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.
Carbetapentane, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine
10/19/05, HealthwiseCarbetapentane is a cough suppressant.
Guaifenesin, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine
01/03/08, HealthwiseAvoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.
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