FDA Mulls Effectiveness of OTC Cold Remedies
... The products in question are oral OTC decongestants containing 10 milligrams per dose of ... maximum allowable dose of phenylephrine in oral decongestants to 25 milligrams, which he believes may be more ... of Wisconsin in Madison. "The main problem with decongestants is that they stimulate the heart and increase ...Cold Weather Can Increase Heart Disease Risks
... people with heart disease to lower their risk." decongestants and High Blood Pressure Heart patients who catch ... high blood pressure should know that using decongestants may raise blood pressure. Some common decongestants in over-the-counter medications include ...Misuse of Vicks VapoRub may harm infants and toddlers
... the same adverse reaction in infants and toddlers. In addition to VVR, decongestants are not recommended for young children; however, there are other treatments that are safe and effective. "Cough and cold medicines and decongestants are dangerous and neither effective nor safe for young children. ...Popular cold and cough treatment may create respiratory distress in young children
... can't help you breathe better." In addition to Vicks® VapoRub®, decongestants are not recommended for young children. "Mucus is one of the most ... cause congestion, especially in little noses. Cough and cold medicines and decongestants are dangerous and neither effective nor safe for young children. ...10% of U.S. Kids Using Cough Medicine Every Week
... Researchers find decongestants and antihistamines taken most often SATURDAY, May 3 ... the researchers found. In terms of active ingredients, most used were decongestants and antihistamines (6.3 percent each), followed by anti-cough medicines ....Decongestant in OTC Cold Remedies Effective: FDA Panel
... the FDA to boost the maximum allowable dose of phenylephrine in oral decongestants to 25 milligrams, which he believes may be more effective. "There needs ... medicine at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. "The main problem with decongestants is that they stimulate the heart and increase blood pressure." Barrett ...FDA Panel Finds OTC Cold Remedies Effective
... the FDA to boost the maximum allowable dose of phenylephrine in oral decongestants to 25 milligrams, which he believes may be more effective. "There needs ... medicine at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. "The main problem with decongestants is that they stimulate the heart and increase blood pressure." Barrett ...Seniors Should Watch for Drug Interactions When Taking Multiple Medications
... aren't interacting with other medications is also a good idea, she adds. Pharmacists are also worried about over-the-counter drugs. Taking decongestants in allergy and flu formulas can raise blood pressure in some people. High blood pressure is common among older adults in the United States. Many ...Revolutionary, Minimally Invasive Treatment Provides Long-lasting Chronic Sinusitis Relief
... Saint Joseph Hospital. "Historically, sinusitis patients have been limited to either sinus surgery or medical therapy, such as antibiotics, decongestants and steroid nasal sprays ," said Dr. Pritikin, who is one of the first otolaryngologists - ear, nose and throat specialists - in Chicago and Illinois ...Lingering Cold Symptoms May Mean Sinusitis
... fever. If not properly treated, sinusitis can last for months or even years. Typical treatment includes antibiotics to deal with the infection and decongestants to relieve stuffiness. More information The American Academy of Family Physicians has more about sinusitis . -- ...Hopkins scientists link immune response to 'ghost' parasites and severely congested sinuses
... having surgery for some other ailment than sinusitis. All those who underwent sinus surgery did so after standard therapy using antibiotics, decongestants and steroids had failed to stop their symptoms and keep their sinus inflammation from coming back. They also had nasal polyps, or tissue outgrowths ...Doctors should stop prescribing antibiotics for the common cold, review advises
... any favors looking for a "quick fix" in pressuring their providers to prescribe antibiotics for colds. "Patients will get a quicker fix if they take decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)," he says. ...