Antitussives


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Antitussives

Drugs used to suppress coughing.
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Purpose: The present clinical trial aimed to compare the antitussive effect of KJ with placebo (PL) and bromhexine (BH) among patients of 18-65 years old with non-complicated upper respiratory infections (URI; i.
Antitussive effect of a fixed combination of Justicia adhatoda, Echinacea purpurea and Eleutherococcus senticosus extracts in patients with acute upper respiratory tract infection: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
1,3,4] Sixty-one per cent prescribers responded that they prescribe antitussives for cough.
Prescribing pattern of cough and cold medicines in Central Gujarat
Observational results showed no difference in percentage of cough resolution between children treated with antitussive alone vs children receiving a combination of antibiotics and antitussives.
Antibiotics 'not effective' in relieving cough from common cold in kids
2] agonists, xanthenes, antitussives, decongestants, expectorants, or antihistamines.
Prescribing patterns and safety of mezclitas for respiratory illnesses
We found 6 Cochrane reviews of cold treatments, including antitussives, antihistamines, decongestants, vitamin C, echinacea, and zinc lozenges.
This obscure herb works for the common cold
OTC cough and cold products examined in the study include: decongestants (for unclogging a stuffy nose), expectorants (for loosening mucus so that it can be coughed up), and antitussives (for quieting coughs).
CDC Links 7,000 Pediatric Emergency Visits to Cough and Cold Meds
They covered antitussives, which are used to relieve coughs; expectorants, which promote the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract; and combinations of drugs such as antihistamine and decongestant.
Cough mixtures are 'ineffective' HEALTH
11) Hydration and cough suppressants can "reduce laryngeal trauma associated with coughing unless the pulmonary condition and need to clear secretions militate against the use of antitussives.
Teaching singers with emphysema and other pulmonary diseases
Antihistamines, decongestants, and antitussives are common medications in cough and cold preparations; many OTC cough medications contain several active ingredients (Hartley, 2003) (see Table 3 for a list of common medications used for cough).
Managing acute cough in children: evidence-based guidelines
More than 400 spontaneous reports of serious adverse events associated with antitussives containing hydrocodone have been reported to the FDA's voluntary MedWatch program since 2005, including deaths due to overdose, although the agency cannot separate out those pertaining to unapproved versus approved products, Dr.
FDA targets unapproved hydrocodone products
The ingredients under review are decongestants, first-generation antihistamines, antitussives, and expectorants, which are regulated by a monograph, under which they are classified as "generally recognized as safe and effective," based on advisory committee recommendations from 30 years ago.
Interim ban expected on OTC cold products for tots
It would be wise for doctors to prescribe antitussives that do not contain codeine, promethazine hydrochloride or other substances that have high abuse potential, such as benzonate (Tessalon Perles) and dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM).
Beliefs and social norms about codeine and promethazine hydrochloride cough syrup (CPHCS) use and addiction among multi-ethnic college students

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