Withdrawal from the market Rhinathiol Promethazine (Sanofi-Aventis Suisse SA, category C) contained a combination of the sedative antihistamine promethazine and the expectorant mucolytic carbocisteine. According to the package insert, the syrup could be taken for both productive cough and irritable cough (1). It was frequently used in children. The drug was withdrawn from the market … Rhinathiol Promethazine
Symptoms Sporadic, frequent, or chronic in onset: A bilateral pain originating in the forehead and extending along the sides of the head to the occipital bone at the back of the skull Pain quality: pulling, pressing, constricting, non-pulsating. Duration between 30 minutes and 7 days Mild to moderate pain, normal daily activities are possible Radiation … Tension Headache
Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies
Anatomical background Humans have 4 sinuses, the maxillary sinuses, the frontal sinuses, the ethmoid sinuses, and the sphenoid sinuses. They are connected to the nasal cavity by 1-3 mm narrow bony openings called ostia and are lined with a thin respiratory epithelium with goblet cells and seromucous glands. The ciliated hairs provide clearance of mucus … Acute Sinusitis
Products Among the best-known combined flu and cold remedies in many countries are NeoCitran, Pretuval, and Vicks Medinait. In addition, other products exist such as Fluimucil Flu Day & Night. In other countries, different products are commonly used, such as Grippostad in Germany or Theraflu in the United States. Ingredients Typical ingredients include: Sympathomimetics such … Combined Flu and Cold Remedies
Phenylbutazone belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug group. It is used to treat inflammation, pain, and fever. What is phenylbutazone? Phenylbutazone belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug group. It is used to treat inflammation, pain, and fever. The drug phenylbutazone is used both in human medicine and in veterinary medicine. There, based on pyrazolone, an … Phenylbutazone: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Pheniramine is contained in combination with other active ingredients in NeoCitran powder, which has been approved in many countries since 1985. Structure and properties Pheniramine (C16H20N2, Mr = 240.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as pheniramine maleate, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. It is a racemate and an alkylamine … Pheniramine
Symptoms Possible symptoms of a cold include: Sore throat Sneezing, cold sniffles, runny nose, later nasal congestion. Feeling sick, fatigue Cough, Acute bronchitis Hoarseness Headache Fever is rare in adults, but is often observed in children Causes The common cold is caused in most cases by rhinoviruses, but numerous other viruses such as parainfluenza viruses, … Cold
Products Chlorphenamine is commercially available as a monopreparation (Arbid N drops) and as a combination preparation (e.g., Fluimucil Flu Day & Night, Solmucalm, Triocaps). The enantiomer dexchlorpheniramine was formerly available in tablet form. Rhinopront is out of commerce. Structure and properties Chlorphenamine (C16H19ClN2, Mr = 274.79 g/mol) is a chlorinated pheniramine and is also known … Chlorphenamine
Products Dexbrompheniramine was included in combination with pseudoephedrine in sustained-release dragées. It was approved in many countries in 1974. Disofrol is out of commerce. Structure and properties Dexbromopheniramine (C16H19BrN2, Mr = 319.2 g/mol) is an enantiomer of brompheniramine. Brompheniramine is brominated pheniramine, which is present in many countries in combination with other active ingredients in … Dexbrompheniramine
Products Dexchlorpheniramine was approved in many countries since 1960 and is currently discontinued. Polaramine is no longer available. Structure and properties Dexchloropheniramine (C16H19ClN2, Mr = 274.8 g/mol) is an enantiomer of chlorphenamine, which is found in many countries, including in cold remedies. Effects Dexchlorpheniramine (ATC R06AB02) has antihistamine and antiallergic properties. Indications For symptomatic and … Dexchloropheniramine
The drug Grippostad® is a combination preparation of 4 active ingredients. It is produced in the form of capsules and swallowed with water. Each capsule contains 200 mg paracetamol, 150 mg vitamin C (= ascorbic acid), 2.5 mg chlorphenamine and 25 mg caffeine. Fields of application Grippostad® is used for simple colds to relieve pain, … Grippostad®
