Decongestants

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Check tags are accurately described on all products, such as cough and cold medicines that contain antihistamines decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Shuttertalk,

FDA ban on children's decongestants not a whim  -  Aug 4, 2008
By TRACIE SIMER Suzanne Boyd spent plenty of nights awake taking care of sick children. Boyd, 40, is the mother of four ages 6 through 12. Jackson Sun,

Infant Cold Medicines Implicated in Deaths  -  Aug 7, 2008
In fact, cold and cough medications typically contain a combination of decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants — all of which can have serious Newsinferno.com,

Ear pain common despite pressurized cabins on commercial planes  -  Jul 28, 2008
Tucker has taken control of her ear pain by pre-medicating with decongestants before she flies, especially if she has a cold or hay fever. The Canadian Press,

Feds seize $34M in meth ingredients in NJ  -  Aug 5, 2008
...it was discovered in a shipping container from India that was heading for Mexico. Pseudoephedrine is commonly found in cold medicines and decongestants. Newsday,

Legal drug is key to meth  -  Aug 9, 2008
Another possible good sign in the fight against meth: In some cold medicine formulations, pseudoephedrine is being replaced with decongestants that can’t be The Columbian,

Medicine Cabinet  -  Jul 15, 2008
...such as pseudoephedrine and other decongestants. n Avoid medications with anticholinergic properties that weaken bladder contractions. Times Daily (subscription),

Fluticasone Furoate Versus Placebo in Symptoms of Grass-Pollen ...  -  Aug 9, 2008
The allergen challenge model has regularly been used to evaluate the efficacy of antihistamines, nasal decongestants and some other treatments for allergic RedOrbit,

Infant deaths linked to cold medications  -  Aug 6, 2008
Cold and cough medications typically contain a combination of decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants -- all of which can have serious side Reuters

Clinical Efficacy and Time to Symptom Resolution of 5-Day ...  -  Aug 9, 2008
...(>/=4 weeks) use of nasal decongestants, and intranasal corticosteroid/short-term systemic corticosteroid therapy within 10 days prior to enrollment. RedOrbit,

One In Ten Children Using Cough, Cold Medications  -  Aug 5, 2008
In terms of active ingredients contained in these medications, exposure was highest to decongestants and antihistamines (6.3 percent each), Science Daily (press release)

The importance of sleep  -  Aug 8, 2008
Try not to give your child any medicine that has a stimulant at bedtime. This includes cough medicines and decongestants. Columbia Daily Tribune,

They're Not Pros, but They Cheat Like Them  -  Aug 4, 2008
...(in pill and standard liquid form), decongestants and asthma drugs to get an edge by increasing their energy and the flow of oxygen-carrying blood. Washington Post,

Medications can be deadly for toddlers  -  Aug 8, 2008
Pediatric cough and cold medications — whose active ingredients include decongestants, expectorants and antihistamines — are widely marketed in the US but phillyBurbs.com,

Drug Screens Needed for Kids in ER  -  Aug 4, 2008
OTC decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines, and cough suppressants can cause serious events, including convulsions, rapid heart rates, decreased levels WebMD

OTC Cold Medicines Sending Children to Emergency Rooms  -  Aug 4, 2008
Such products include decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines, and cough suppressants. And earlier this year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Washington Post,

Family health ... take charge! Virus for common cold never takes ...  -  Jul 27, 2008
Many people turn to over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants and antihistamines for relief. These drugs can help dry up dripping down the throat (postnasal Memphis Commercial Appeal,

Over-the-Counter Cold Meds Send Infants to ER  -  Aug 5, 2008
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, cough and cold products such as decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants and cough suppressants can pose HealthNews,

Coach says Hardy's test was from 'inadvertent consumption'  -  Jul 25, 2008
Athletes with asthma can use approved decongestants and bronchodilators after receiving therapeutic use exemptions or TUEs from USADA. Kansas City Star,

Use of OTC Cold Medications in Infants Still High, Warrants ...  -  Aug 4, 2008
In terms of active ingredients contained in these medications, exposure was highest to decongestants and antihistamines (6.3% each), followed by anticough DG News

Molino meth lab bust nets 5 arrests  -  Aug 3, 2008
Congress passed the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, which moved pseudoephedrine products, present in Sudafed and other decongestants, Pensacola News Journal,

Common colds need common sense: NPS  -  Aug 3, 2008
...“While decongestants for the nose work for some adults, there is not sufficient evidence to recommend using them for children under 12 years and they can The Border Watch,

Out of line  -  Jul 19, 2008
It is not a good idea to use nasal decongestants (over-the-counter nasal sprays or drops containing vasoconstrictors) for any more than a few days at a time Melbourne Herald Sun,

How to treat the 5 most common headaches  -  Jul 18, 2008
What to do: Headaches due to sinus infection can be treated with antibiotics, as well as antihistamines or decongestants. Overuse of painkillers for MSNBC

Moms: How to stop feeling so tired  -  Jul 16, 2008
Decongestants, cough suppressants, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications can also make you feel tired. See if your doctor can recommend another drug CNN

The medicine cabinet: Exploring prostate options  -  Jul 15, 2008
Avoiding medications that stimulate muscles in the bladder neck and prostate, such as pseudoephedrine and other decongestants. Newsday,

Reserpine (Depressing antihypertension medication)  -  Jul 27, 2008
From hallucinogens to decongestants to speed, the arylethylamine moiety works because it tickles neurotransmitter receptors. The effects of the assorted ScienceBlogs

Tour de France Stage 18: Germophobes Need Not Apply  -  Jul 25, 2008
There’s not much they can do about it, as many of the cold medications and decongestants are on the banned substances list and there’s little you can do Examiner.com

Self-Help For Summer Ailments  -  Jul 24, 2008
Try heat compresses, analgesics and decongestants first. Swimmer’s ear requires an urgent visit. • Urinary infections – If you have a previous history, SmallTownPapers News Service,

Lighting Up Sinus Problems  -  Jul 23, 2008
Treatment also often includes oral or nasal corticosteroids to reduce swelling and inflammation, decongestants and antihistamines to clear up the nasal WFtv.com,

Nagging cough? It's crucial to let physician know  -  Jul 21, 2008
He was treated with antihistamines and decongestants. The second patient was a schoolteacher who complained of a persistent cough and a burning sensation in Jackson Clarion Ledger,

Beware: Ragweed will be bountiful  -  Jul 21, 2008
Treatments include over-the-counter antihistamines, decongestants, steroid nasal sprays, saline nasal rinses, prescription medications or, in severe cases, Gretna Breeze,

Simple ways to handle viral fever  -  Jul 18, 2008
Nasal decongestants may be beneficial. Complications of viral infections like pneumonia need to be addressed specifically. The Daily Star,

Auburn tracks buys of meth ingredients  -  Jul 18, 2008
...grocery store and other business logs of customers who bought medicines containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, such as decongestants. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

Officials keep an eye out for meth  -  Jul 16, 2008
Producing methamphetamine involves removing a molecule from pseudoephedrine, which is found in nasal and sinus decongestants used to treat colds and Morning Sentinel,

Nasal sprays won't cure sinusitis  -  Jul 15, 2008
Decongestants and antihistamines also can provide some short-term relief. In some severe cases of sinusitis, surgery may be a treatment option. Orlando Sentinel,

Causes of conjunctivitis, symptoms and treatment  -  Jul 14, 2008
These may include antihistamines, decongestants, mast cell stabilisers, steroids and anti-inflammatory drops. Practising good hygiene is the best way to The Sunday Mail,

When the Old Man's Disease Strikes  -  Jul 13, 2008
Limit decongestants and antihistamines: These drugs tighten the band of muscles around the urethra that control urine flow, which makes it harder to urinate RedOrbit,

Man dies after taking 'herbal ecstasy' at club  -  Jul 2, 2008
They often contain of highly levels of caffeine or ephedra, a Chinese herb and stimulant used in asthma medicines and decongestants. CTV.ca,

ALLERGIES Did you know that . . .  -  Jul 2, 2008
Decongestants are often helpful in treating nasal congestion and other symptoms associated with colds and allergies. They work by narrowing blood vessels, Orangeville Citizen,

NY to sue CVS, Rite Aid over expired product sales  -  Jun 13, 2008
The expired products included milk, eggs, baby formula and a wide range of cold medicines and decongestants for adults and children, allergy treatments and Reuters

Ocean Water Spray Halts Children's Cough and Cold Symptoms; Cold ...  -  Jun 21, 2008
Children given the nasal spray were significantly less likely to have to use extra medications, including nasal decongestants, fever reducers, Natural News.com,

Minnesota’s anti-meth law is a big success story  -  Jul 6, 2008
Just recently, meth cooks have started to find a way around the restrictions on decongestants — two meth labs have been discovered in the region in the past DL-Online,

Infirmary offers health services  -  Jun 11, 2008
Common medicines, such as decongestants and mild pain relievers, are available at the clinic at an average cost of five to ten dollars. cations, Flor-Ala (subscription),

What's Going Around  -  Jun 9, 2008
Over the counter decongestants, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen will also help you feel better. Doctor Heidi Johnson is treating patients with swimmers ear. WILX-TV,

Certain drugs can cause problems in heat  -  Jul 5, 2008
Decongestants such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, some antihistamines such as older formulas found in Benadryl and Dimetapp, tricyclic antidepressants News-Leader.com,

Asthma In Pregnancy: How Does It Affect Mother And Child?  -  Jul 4, 2008
Use of decongestants during the first trimester should only be entertained after consideration of the severity of maternal symptoms unrelieved by other Bernama,

Help for halitosis  -  Jun 30, 2008
These include decongestants, diuretics and other blood pressure medications, antidepressants, antihistamines, muscle relaxants, drugs for urinary Calgary Herald,

Health Tips for Holidaymakers  -  Jul 3, 2008
Do not take decongestants if you have high blood pressure. Flight socks can reduce the chances of developing deep vein thrombosis. Motion sickness: There is Vhi.ie,

Feds link Indiana meth ring to biker gang  -  Jun 27, 2008
...the boxes of pseudophedrine-based decongestants found there were used by Conley for relief from hay fever, not as ingredients for methamphetamine. Chicago Tribune,

Long-standing hay fever may impede nasal airflow  -  Jun 24, 2008
A reduced response to decongestants for treating allergic rhinitis may indicate that nasal passages have undergone remodeling, Ciprandi and his colleagues Reuters

Lifestyle can help control blood pressure  -  Jun 29, 2008
In addition, some medications can temporarily raise blood pressure, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the- counter pain Denver Post,

Officials fear new meth epidemic after record-setting bust  -  Jun 28, 2008
A powerful synthetic stimulant that can be smoked, snorted, injected or ingested orally, meth is derived from decongestants such as Sudafed which contain Brownsville Herald,

Drugs tied to supremacist cycle gang  -  Jun 27, 2008
...boxes of pseudophedrine-based decongestants found at the house were used by Conley for relief from hay fever, not as ingredients for methamphetamine. Gary Post Tribune,

Faber couple tries taste buds with their hot sauces  -  Jun 26, 2008
...“I was always on prescription decongestants, and three or four times a year, I’d get a good sinus infection,� Mike said. “Then somebody turned me on to the Nelson County Times,

Weekly battle to force weary legs into shape  -  Jun 21, 2008
Copious amounts of water, energy drinks, multivitamins, spirulina, nasal decongestants and anti-inflammatories get the rest of your body tuned to unleash Real Footy,

Meth dealer to serve year in prison  -  Jun 21, 2008
Inside the apartment, police found over-the-counter nasal decongestants, household chemicals, camp fuel, plastic tubing and other items used to make meth. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

Stopping Superbugs  -  Jun 20, 2008
Supportive care includes decongestants, cough suppressants and pain relievers, as well as keeping hydrated. The use of antibiotics when not absolutely Lompoc Record,

Ways of preventing heatstroke  -  Jun 18, 2008
...including many over-the-counter drugs that seem harmless, such as decongestants, antihistamines, laxatives and anti-inflammatory pain relievers like Conshohocken Recorder,

Something to sneeze at  -  Jun 17, 2008
Carson said these topical nasal steroids are not anabolic steroids that athletes sometimes use. decongestants for more than 48 hours. Asbury Park Press,

Stop...! Before You Pop That Pill!  -  Jun 16, 2008
Decongestants are used to relieve nasal stuffiness or congestion but can elevate blood pressure. Cough suppressants such as the Phensedyl, Tossex, India PRwire (Press Release),

Prenatal Exposure to Nicotine, Other Drugs, Leads to Sleep Problems  -  Jun 12, 2008
...drinks that contain caffeine, including chocolate and sodas and avoid medications with stimulants at bedtime, such as cough medicines and decongestants. Newsinferno.com,

Oxford police step up anti-meth initiative  -  Jun 12, 2008
...buying ephedrine and customers are prohibited from buying more than two packages or six grams of ephedrine, which is found in some decongestants. Anniston Star (subscription),

Children with depressive, anxiety disorders have more sleep problems  -  Jun 9, 2008
This includes cough medicines and decongestants. It is important to make sure that your child gets enough sleep and sleeps well. HULIQ (press release),

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