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  2. Phenylephrine - Wikipedia

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    Phenylephrine, sold under the brand names Neosynephrine and Sudafed PE among numerous others, is a medication used as a decongestant for uncomplicated nasal congestion, [5] used to dilate the pupil, used to increase blood pressure (given intravenously in cases of low blood pressure), and used to relieve hemorrhoids (as a suppository).

  3. Guaifenesin/phenylephrine - Wikipedia

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    Phenylephrine is an oral medication primarily used as a decongestant. [5] [6] It is a selective α 1-adrenergic receptor activator which results in the constriction of both arteries and veins. [5] Common side effects include nausea, headache, and anxiety. [5] Phenylephrine was patented in 1927 and came into medical use in 1938. [7]

  4. List of paracetamol brand names - Wikipedia

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    List of paracetamol brand names. The medication paracetamol (INN) (/ ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl / or / ˌpærəˈsɛtəmɒl /), also known as acetaminophen (USAN) (/ əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfɪn / ⓘ), is sold around the world under a number of different brand names. Common brand names include Tylenol, Excedrin, Calpol, and Panadol.

  5. NyQuil - Wikipedia

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    NyQuil. Vicks NyQuil is a brand of over-the-counter medication manufactured by Procter & Gamble intended for the relief of various symptoms of the common cold. All medications within the NyQuil imprint contain sedating antihistamines, hypnotics, and/or alcohol, and are intended to be taken before sleep.

  6. FDA advisers say phenylephrine doesn't work — so why do ...

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    In addition to steroid nasal sprays and antihistamine sprays, Tracy says phenylephrine is still considered effective in nasal spray form — though Tracy warns it can be “habit-forming” if ...

  7. Lemsip - Wikipedia

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    Products. Their original and best-known product is a lemon -flavoured hot drink containing 650 mg of paracetamol (an analgesic), and 10 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride (a decongestant) to help to relieve headache, fever, blocked nose, body aches and pains, and a sore throat. [1] In 1995 the Lemsip Max range was launched which included lemon ...

  8. Guaifenesin - Wikipedia

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    Guaifenesin, also known as glyceryl guaiacolate, is an expectorant medication taken by mouth and marketed as an aid to eliminate sputum from the respiratory tract. Chemically, it is an ether of guaiacol and glycerine. It may be used in combination with other medications. [4]

  9. Cetirizine - Wikipedia

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    Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever), dermatitis, and urticaria (hives). [ 5 ] It is taken by mouth. [ 6 ] Effects generally begin within thirty minutes and last for about a day. [ 6 ]