Amphetamine and Pseudoephedrine cross-tolerance measured by c-Fos protein expression in brains of chronically treated rats. Oct 6, 2008
Pseudoephedrine is a drug commonly prescribed as a nasal decongestant and bronchodilator and is also freely available in cold remedies and medications. The structural and pharmacological similarity of pseudoephedrine to amphetamine has led to evaluation of its psychomotor stimulant properties within the central nervous system. (BioMed Central)
FDA Wants More Time to Study Cold Meds for Kids Oct 4, 2008
These products include decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines and cough suppressants ... An FDA review of records filed with the agency between 1969 and September 2006 found 54 reports of deaths in children associated with decongestant medicines made with pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine or ephedrine. (MEDLINEplus)
Casey: Homeopathy: Treatment by wishful thinking Sep 11, 2008
Zicam Intense Sinus Relief contains oxymetazoline, a popular and effective decongestant available in generic form for less than $5. However, Zicam Allergy Relief is a homeopathic remedy, which by definition means that it probably contains no active ingredients at all. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
How to Navigate the Cold and Flu Aisle Sep 9, 2008
"If you're not having a lot of congestion, there's no need for a decongestant.". Once a patient zeros in on symptoms, there may be more confusion. (ABC News)
Retooled MiddleBrook Gears Up for Big Pitch Sep 6, 2008
As a senior executive at John S. Thievon tackled the challenge of launching a pricey decongestant in a marketplace filled with cheap generics ... At Adams, Thievon launched the Mucinex brand and built the decongestant franchise into more than $350 million in annual revenue. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves Sep 6, 2008
Good things to have on hand in case that common cold or flu strikes include a decongestant (Sudafed, phenylephrine) and an antihistamine (Benadryl, diphenhydramine, Claritin, loratadine). And for a cough syrup, look for a cough suppressant (Robitussin, dextromethorphan). (CBS News -- Early Show)
It's all in your head: Opening wide can do more than help your teeth Aug 21, 2008
Considering use of a saline spray to help keep nasal passages open, or talk to your doctor about a decongestant or antihistamine. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Properties of Essential Oils Aug 20, 2008
The result of this means that most essential oils are anti-inflammatory; anti-viral; anti-fungal; detoxifying; circulatory; anti-spasmodic; analgesic and decongestant. Common Properties of Essential Oils. (Suite101.com)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Aug 20, 2008
"The Internet has fueled the fire, and the only way to address it is through education,'' said Elizabeth Assey, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, a Washington organization of over-the-counter drugmakers. The organization contends that parent education is crucial. "The key is to encourage parents to be educated about the problem, and to talk to their kids," she said. Assey said the organization favors laws that would prevent the sale of cough medicines to teens, but... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
The Chamomile Essential Oils Aug 17, 2008
Its actions include being a good tonic, an aphrodisiac, a decongestant, antiseptic, bactericidal and a general tonic. It is not technically a 'true' chamomile oil as both chemically and olfactorily, it is quite different from Roman and German Chamomile essential oils. (Suite101.com)
Five things you didn't know about ragweed Aug 13, 2008
Good antihistamines and decongestant combination, along with nasal sprays and eye drops, are available over the counter, Fulford said. Source: George Fulford of Allergy Associates and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Husband, wife face meth case: Daughter allegedly sickened by lab Jul 4, 2008
Legislation passed in 2005 requires customers to show identification when purchasing large amounts of the nasal decongestant, which is found in many cold medicines. In an interview with detectives, Ashby's wife admitted buying pseudoephedrine and matchbooks for her husband's meth cooks. (Missoulian, MT)
Your Health: Experts recommend daily doses of vitamin D at 1,000 to 2,000 units Jul 2, 2008
Q:I have read that using decongestant nasal sprays can be addictive ... A:There is considerable controversy about the effectiveness of the readily available oral decongestant phenylephrine (Annals of Pharmacotherapy, March 2007). (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Drugs Doctors Wont Take And Neither Should You Jun 24, 2008
This decongestant, which has been linked to stroke and heart disease, can raise your heart rate and blood pressure potentially dangerous for people with high blood pressure or heart disease. In addition, pseudoephedrine can increase symptoms of glaucoma and benign prostate disease. (Newsmax)
10 health items to be carried on vacation Jun 17, 2008
Cold-symptom medications, including a decongestant and throat lozenges. 6. (India Times)
THE YOU DOCS Jun 4, 2008
Using a decongestant nose spray just before takeoff might ease the blockage until you're airborne, but it's safest not to fly if you're really clogged up. The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz (left) and Mike Roizen, are authors of "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet." To submit questions, go to www. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
First Aid in a Tropical Climate Jun 3, 2008
A nasal decongestant spray. 1% hydrocortisone cream for stings and skin irritation. (Suite101.com)
Allergies gotcha? Here's help May 28, 2008
Drawbacks: Doesn't help congestion, so some brands mix in a decongestant (like Claritin-D). Some brands, including Zyrtec, cause sleepiness in a minority of users. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Dept. of Health conducting investigation May 22, 2008
Sure enough after a decongestant it cleared up. Steve made me think that the people affected were from the area around Cameron not the City of Cameron. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Staying healthy while on vacation May 21, 2008
Decongestant for upper respiratory illness ... Use a decongestant nasal spray before takeoff and, if the flight is more than four hours, before landing ... Or, try an oral decongestant before you fly. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Health Tip: Facts about Hay Fever May 7, 2008
Antihistamines and decongestant medications can help control symptoms. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Patients Detail Horrors of Nasal Spray Dependency May 6, 2008
Dana Conte was 13-years-old when a doctor suggested she use an over-the-counter, decongestant nasal spray, similar to Afrin, as a way to relieve her allergy symptoms ... I noticed I was dependent on it about six months later," she revealed in an interview with FOXNews.com. Conte s dependence on over-the-counter nasal sprays isn t unique, according to medical experts. Essentially, the more Conte used the nasal spray, the more she experienced a rebound in symptoms, and the more Conte thought she... (Fox News)
Allergy sufferers look for relief May 5, 2008
"McCormack said there is also an old wives tale that honey can help.She said eating a teaspoon of local honey each day can ease allergies over time."What you had (in the honey) is what you are allergic to," she said.However, if none of the simple remedies help, there is over-the-counter medicine to get relief from symptoms.Medicines include antihistamines and nasal sprays.McCormack suggested Zyrtec and Claritin because they are non-sedating.Steroid nasal sprays help with sneezing and runny... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
What's in a name? Apr 8, 2008
Designed to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu, most Lemsip products offer a combination of a nasal decongestant called phenylephrine and the painkiller paracetamol ... A packet of five Lemsip Max sachets containing 1,000mg paracetamol and a decongestant costs 2. (Guardian Unlimited)
How harmful are plastic containers? Mar 31, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Troublesome Allergens Thrive In Humid Weather Mar 28, 2008
24, 2006) There is no significant difference between an over-the-counter decongestant and a prescription medication that costs almost four times as much in relieving hay fever symptoms. Daily doses of 240 mg. (Science Daily)
Mt. Carmel sees rise in number of flu cases Mar 17, 2008
Cold: Antihistamines, Decongestant: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. Flu: Antiviral medicines (see your doctor). (SunOnline)
Headaches 101 Mar 15, 2008
But another thing to try is an over-the-counter decongestant, or an antihistamine, which can help relieve the pressure in the sinuses. WHAT IF YOU HAVE A HEADACHE THAT DOESN'T SEEM TO GO AWAY. (CBS News -- Early Show)
PETA files animal-abuse complaint against Covidien Mar 8, 2008
Kmart said the medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, children's pain reliever, baby aspirin, nasal decongestant, cough suppressant, antidiarrhea medication, and cold and allergy tablets. The program is launching in Florida and will be available at every Kmart in April. (Boston Globe)
Don't put kerosene on your hair Mar 3, 2008
This is the same drug that is used as a decongestant in some nasal sprays and oral cold medicines. Vasoconstrictors work by contracting blood vessels and shrinking swollen tissues. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Avoid hazards of medical treatment abroad Mar 1, 2008
Others should bring a travel medicine kit that includes treatment options for minor medical needs, such as pain medication, anti-diarrhea medication, decongestant and antibiotic ointment. "Not only might they have difficulty getting medications, but in certain parts of the world there's a real problem with counterfeit medications," Brunette said, adding that the fake versions are visually indistinguishable from the authentic ones. (CNN -- Travel)
Flu season continues in Boone and throughout Iowa Feb 21, 2008
Use hot beverages, such as soup and tea, for their natural decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties. Sore-throat lozenges help stimulate antibody-rich saliva and relieve sore, scratchy throats. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
411 on kids medsPosted 4 hours, 33 minutes ago. Feb 19, 2008
The warnings came after an FDA review of records filed between 1969 and September 2006 showed 54 reports of deaths in children associated with decongestant medicines made with pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine or ephedrine, according to a report by MSNBC.. The FDA also found 69 reports of deaths associated with antihistamine medications. (Lima News, OH)
Debris clean-up causing bad air Feb 14, 2008
" Pharmacists say those who are experiencing complications from the mulch dust can use a face mask. That will filter the dust. You can get one for about 50 cents. "Treat the symptoms with an antihistamine and a decongestant. Doctor Jim Brown says another thing people could use is an air filter to keep much of the dust out. (FOX23.com, OK)
Task force arrests two on drug-related charges, one for over-purchase of pseudoephedrine Feb 8, 2008
wrote on Feb 7, 2008 5:12 PM:" look at the severity of those prison terms for making meth. Imagine how much money its gonna cost to hold, try, convict and imprison these guys. The cost of keeping a prisoner in prison (where else?) is about $40,000 a year all told. Add on the court costs, attorney fees, appeals, jail time, medical care etc etc and you got yourself almost a million dollar in LOSS. There's no social profit anywhere in the correctional process. We're just throwing good moneu after... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Tips for Fighting Winter's Chills and Ills Jan 30, 2008
Willmore said there are things you can do for yourself when you have a cold like drink lots of fluids, keep a vaporizer in your bedroom, and take a decongestant like Claritin-D and Ibuprofen for muscle aches. The second most common disease among students this time of year is gastroenteritis, a disease infecting the lining of the stomach and intestines. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Which cold remedies really work? Jan 28, 2008
A drug called phenylpropanolamine was used as a nasal decongestant in many products until researchers linked it to hemorrhagic strokes in women ... Colds, of course, have a variety of symptoms, so cold medicines have a variety of ingredients: almost always some kind of pain and fever reducer, usually acetaminophen; a cough suppressant, often dextromethorphan; a nasal decongestant, usually phenylephrine; and sometimes an antihistamine, often chlorpheniramine ... Pseudoephedrine, the active... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pizza pills turn out to be decongestant meds Jan 24, 2008
A blue substance found in a Lebanon Figaro's pizza last month has been revealed: Decongestant medicine ... According to police, the investigation showed the decongestant medicine originated from a desk in the manager's office at the store. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Zyrtec Now Available Over The Counter Jan 24, 2008
Zyrtec-D was also approved for sale without a prescription, but it will be kept behind the pharmacy counter because it contains the nasal decongestant Pseudoephedrine. Copyright 2008 by KCRA.com. (KCRA 3, CA)
Share tips on how you care for kids with colds Jan 23, 2008
A decongestant nasal spray may be a safer choice, because little gets into breast milk. Get vaccinated. (USA Today -- News)
Busts challenge meth's reach Jan 20, 2008
There, authorities later alleged in court documents, Chartier and another Waltham man, 36-year-old Daniel Almada, had stockpiled boxes of a commonly found decongestant, a torch, and piles of other equipment. The men, authorities allege, were set up to "cook" small amounts of a controlled drug, methamphetamine, from a toxic mix of chemical solvents and pseudoephedrine, the active ingredient in some over-the-counter decongestants. (Boston Globe)
Vide, column Jan 12, 2008
The merits of various decongestant sprays were being tossed about when a colleague offered up the concept of sinus washing. VIDEO. (The Daily Reflector)
Feds: Mexico supplying majority of meth Jan 7, 2008
In the wake of the March raid, Mexico now requires prescriptions for medicines that contain pseudoephedrine and blocks over-the-counter sales of the decongestant. But traffickers have adapted by using alternate routes to smuggle restricted chemicals into Mexico, importing non-restricted precursor chemicals and mislabeling substances to trick customs officials, the Justice Department report said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Not just the holiday season Jan 5, 2008
And if you start feeling bad get some throat lozenges, get a decongestant, take some Tylenol or Advil and ride it out, Dunn said. Riding it out may take as long as two weeks, he said. (Boerne Star, TX)
A Cold Winter for Kids' Drugs Dec 29, 2007
J&J, which pulled seven products, including Concentrated Tylenol Infants' Drops Plus Cold and PediaCare Infant Dropper Decongestant, issued its statement on Tylenol's Web site: "We have become aware of rare instances of misuse leading to accidental overdose, especially in children under the age of two," it read ... Doling out too much cough medicine can be fatal: From 1969 through 2006, the FDA received 54 reports of deaths with decongestants and 69 reports of deaths with antihistamines ... She... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Synesthesia: A mixing of the senses when the brain reorganizes Dec 26, 2007
The cause was obvious, according to Roush, now 42 and a philosophy professor at the University of California, Berkeley: The day before, she had been given a prescription decongestant with an ingredient suspected of causing strokes in young women. Five months later, the Food and Drug Administration took the drug off the market. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Potion turned former Bend man's skin shocking blue Dec 21, 2007
Made by extracting silver into water with an electrical current, and drinking it, it's billed as a cold drug, decongestant and all-around germ fighter. In fact, Karason swears by it. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Candidates Offer Views On Infidelity Dec 20, 2007
Katie Couric Asks Whether They Can Understand Voters Who Don't Feel Comfortable Supporting A Candidate Who Cheated. Primary Question: Infidelity. (CBS News)
Concern About Lead: It's Not Just Toys Dec 20, 2007
Koeppen: Holiday Lights, Fake Trees Also In Focus. NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2007. (CBS News)
Decongestant in OTC Cold Remedies Effective: FDA Panel Dec 18, 2007
FRIDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A decongestant in many of the most popular over-the-counter cold medicines appears effective at its current dosage, U.S. health experts ruled Friday ... The panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had heard day-long testimony on whether OTC cold medicines containing the decongestant phenylephrine really provide nasal congestion relief ... Drug companies have recently turned to phenylephrine as a replacement for another decongestant,... (MEDLINEplus)
Honey better than drugs for kids' coughs Dec 4, 2007
The preliminary FDA recommendation would apply to decongestant use in children under 2, and antihistamines in those younger than 6, according to agency documents released Friday. Editor: Yan Liang. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tips for hearing health Nov 28, 2007
If you have or have had a head cold, try some decongestant medication or nose spray to also help clear the eustachian tube. Cotton swabs should be used only to clean the outer ear. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
FDA Approves the Allergy Treatment Zyrtec(R) for Use Without a Prescription Nov 17, 2007
The ZYRTEC(R) approval comes one week after the FDA granted the company approval to market ZYRTEC-D(R) 12 HOUR(R) (cetirizine HCl 5 mg/pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg), which combines ZYRTEC(R) with a decongestant ... Other McNeil Consumer Healthcare brands include BENADRYL(R) allergy medicines; IMODIUM(R) A-D anti-diarrheal; MOTRIN(R) IB; PediaCare(R) upper respiratory medicines for children; ROLAIDS(R) antacid products; ST. JOSEPH(R) Adult Regimen Aspirin; and SUDAFED(R) and SUDAFED PE(R) nasal... (PR Newswire)
J&J Gets OK To Sell Zyrtec Over The Counter Nov 17, 2007
Zyrtec-D is a 12-hour version of Zyrtec combined with a decongestant. (See: ). (Forbes -- Markets)
Walgreens sued in cold medicine death Nov 16, 2007
Alvarez gave him McNeil-PPC Inc.'s Infant Tylenol Cold Decongestant Plus Cough and Walgreen-brand Pediatric Drops-Cough Plus Cold, according to the lawsuit. Both contain dextromethorphan. (Chicago Tribune)
Mom sues over infants cold med death Nov 15, 2007
Alvarez gave her son McNeil-PPC Inc.'s Infant Tylenol Cold Decongestant Plus Cough and Walgreen-brand Pediatric Drops-Cough Plus Cold, according to the lawsuit. Both contain dextromethorphan. (MSNBC -- Health)
Mother sues cold medicine maker over infant's death Nov 14, 2007
Dimitria Alvarez is suing McNeil-PPC Inc., the New Jersey-based maker of Infant Tylenol Cold Decongestant Plus Cough, and Walgreen Co., the Illinois-based retailer of Infant Tylenol drops and Walgreens Pediatric Drops-Cough Plus Cold. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has conducted hearings on whether the medicines were safe for children. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Zyrtec-D now available without prescription Nov 10, 2007
Zyrtec-D combines the antihistamine cetirizine with a nasal decongestant, pseudoephedrine ... Like other brands that contain pseudoephedrine, nonprescription Zyrtec-D will be sold from behind store counters because of a new law that requires customers to show identification, among other steps, before buying the decongestant. (MSNBC -- Health)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Nov 10, 2007
Assey said the organization favors laws that would prevent the sale of cough medicines to teens, but does not believe that the drugs should be locked behind the counter -- a step taken to limit sales of pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that can be chemically processed into methamphetamine. "We're supportive of age restrictions, but we don't feel age restrictions alone will address it,'' she said. That would appear to represent a change of heart for the organization, which was on a list of groups... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Zyrtec-D Approved For Over The Counter Sales Nov 10, 2007
Nonprescription Zyrtec-D will be sold from behind store counters because of a new law that requires customers to show identification, among other steps, before buying the decongestant. . (KWTX.com, TX)
The new do's and don'ts of flu season Nov 2, 2007
Don't: Overdo it with cold remedies Phenylephrine is the ingredient in nasal decongestant, which some people take to clear up a stuffy nose. But the medication won't cut short your bout with a cold or the flu, Deichmann says. (CNN -- Health)
Leaving children out in the cold Oct 30, 2007
They're particularly dangerous since the elixirs can contain up to five different kinds of drugs: anti-inflammatory, decongestants, anticough, antihistamines, and expectorants. Dr. Michael Shannon, a toxicologist at Children's Hospital, testified to the FDA that more than 300,000 calls about the drugs were made to poison-control centers nationwide from 2001 to 2005, more than 1,500 children were treated in emergency room for overdoses in two years, and several died, usually from the decongestant... (Boston Globe)
A pediatrician's cough conundrum Oct 29, 2007
Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, has been linked with high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, and even death. And antihistamines can cause sedation and have also been linked with infant deaths. (Boston Globe)
Cary pharma sues competitor Oct 29, 2007
licenses a patent for an antihistamine and decongestant product called AlleRx Dose Pack to Cornerstone. The product comes in both 10-day and 30-day packs. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Wal-Mart wont voluntarily assist drug agents electronically Oct 27, 2007
They provide to law enforcement the names of pharmacy customers who buy Sudafed, Sinutab and other decongestant products that contain pseudoephedrine. Pharmacies at Wal-Mart, the world s largest retailer, provide law enforcement with paper records or logs, except in a state that currently requires electronic reporting, such as Oklahoma. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
