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  2. Cold medicine - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] In 2016, it was one of the biggest selling branded over-the-counter medications sold in Great Britain, with sales of £34.4 million. [37] The effectiveness of phenylephrine by mouth as a nasal decongestant is questionable. [38] Gee's Linctus is a cough medicine which contains opium tincture. [39]

  3. Decongestant - Wikipedia

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    Decongestants are also used to reduce redness in the treatment of simple conjunctivitis. A 2016 Cochrane review found insufficient evidence to support the use of intranasal corticosteroids in the relief of common cold symptoms; [ 2 ] however, the review was based on three trials and the quality of the evidence was regarded as very low.

  4. Nasal spray - Wikipedia

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    They can reduce inflammation and histamine production in the nasal passages, and have been shown to relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing. [2] Side effects may include headaches, nausea and nose bleeds. [citation needed] Corticosteroid nasal sprays include: Beclomethasone dipropionate; Budesonide; Ciclesonide; Flunisolide

  5. Common cold - Wikipedia

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    Various treatments for the common cold - liquid and pill cold medicine, tea, throat lozenges, and over-the-counter decongestants. Treatments that may help with symptoms include pain medication and medications for fevers such as ibuprofen [12] and acetaminophen (paracetamol). [59] However, it is not clear whether acetaminophen helps with ...

  6. Antihistamine - Wikipedia

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    Normally, histamine acts on H 2 to stimulate acid secretion; drugs that inhibit H 2 signaling thus reduce the secretion of gastric acid. H 2-antihistamines are among first-line therapy to treat gastrointestinal conditions including peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Some formulations are available over the counter.

  7. Doxylamine - Wikipedia

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    It is available over-the-counter and is typically sold under such brand names as Equate or Unisom, among others; and it is used in nighttime cold medicines (e.g., NyQuil) and pain medications containing acetaminophen and/or codeine to help with sleep. The medication is delivered chemically by the salt doxylamine succinate and is taken by mouth.

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