Cold allergy

Safety and efficacy data on a number of antitussives and expectorants have been reviewed by the FDA s Advisory Review Panel on Over-the-Counter (OTC) Cough, Cold, Allergy, Bronchodilator, and Antiasthmatic Products. The conclusions and recommendations regarding the effectiveness, safety, labeling, and suitability for marketing of over-the-counter preparations have been reported (103). After review of these recommendations, FDA has issued final monographs for over-the-counter antitussives (12) and for expectorants (1). LD q data for most of the compounds described have been reported (104,105). 

Triaminic Cold, Allergy, Sinus Medicine—pseudoephedrine HC1, chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen... 

One of the most interesting reactions to cold (which probably has its circulatory implications) is that of "cold allergy." Individuals afflicted with this difficulty may have a welt raised across their bodies merely by tracing a line with a piece of ice. Such manifestations would appear to call for an intensive study of the differences in the reactions of people who are more nearly normal in this respect. 

For the control of cough due to colds, allergy, or bronchial irritation. 

Many of these products are being used for specific medical conditions. The top five conditions, in many cases are refractory to conventional medicine, namely menopausal symptoms, colds, allergies/sinus, muscle/joint/ back pain, and premenstrual/menstrual symptoms. 

Brompheniramine (4 mg) with phenylephrine (10 mg) every 4 hours Dimetapp Cold Allergy, various generic ... 

Cold/allergy preparations Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu... 

The misuse of OTC drugs may complicate medical treatment. Phenylpropanolamine is a part of a medicine for cold, allergy, and weight control, and is a drug of abuse that is often sold as a cocaine or amphetamine substitute. This drug may... 

Private label cold/allergy/sinus tablets/packets... 

Vicks Nyquil cold/allergy/sinus liquid/powder... 

DXM is an antitussive, a medicine that combats coughing. In small amounts, it treats coughing, itchy throats, runny noses, and congestion from colds, allergies, and the flu. It begins to work after approximately fifteen to thirty minutes, and acts to alleviate coughing for three to six hours. 

Analgesic/ Anti-inflammatory Non-prescription treatment of colds, allergies, pain Prescription treatment of chronic pain, arthritis, migraines, etc. ASA (aspirin), ibuprofen, indomethacin, acetaminophen Naproxen, diclofenac, propyphenazone, codeine 33, 40, 55, 61, 62... 

Avoid antacids and nonprescription cou i, cold, allergy antidiarrheal, and diet (weight-reducing) dni unless dieir use has been approved by die primary care provider. Some of diese dni interfere widi die action of die cardiotonic drug or cause odier, ix teiitially serious, problems. (See hiteractions. )... 

Colds, Allergies, and Other Over-the-Counter Conditions... 

Ephedrine, an alkaloid with an amphetamine-like structure, is currently used in pharmaceuticals, with potentials to affect nerves, muscle, blood pressure, and heart rate. In 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned ephedrine alkaloids marketed for reasons other than asthma, colds, allergies, other disease, or traditional Asian use. Ephedrine and its derivatives (stereoisomers and diaste-reomers) are naturally found in varied proportions in different plant species such as Catha edulis [12], Roemeria refracta [48], Taxus baccata [20], Sida cordifolia [7], Pinellia ternata [24], Aconitum napellus [8], and Ephedra species [22, 29, 32, 37]. 

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