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pseudoephedrine
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pseudoephedrine
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| avoid in patients with high blood pressure-- is now "behind the counter" |
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pseudoephedrine
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| can cause insomnia- do not take in late evening- federal limit= 3.6g/day, 9g/mos |
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| nasal congestion, hypo-tension, glaucoma |
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| has been substituted for pseudoephedrine in many products. |
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phenylephrine
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| can cause insomnia- do not take late in the evening. |
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| Nasal congestion, eye drops |
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| Typically found in sprays/drops |
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naphazoline
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| Topical decongestants may cause "rebound" congestion |
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| Nasal congestion, eye drops |
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| Typically found in sprays/drops |
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oxymetazoline
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| Topical decongestants may cause "rebound" congestion |
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Saline Nasal Spray
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Saline Nasal Spray
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Saline Nasal Spray
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| Good to loosen nasal mucus in young children |
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Saline Nasal Spray
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| Recommend for children <2 |
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Saline Nasal Spray
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| use bulb syringe after use in infants to remove loosened mucus |
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| for loose productive cough |
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guaifenesen
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| increase intake of fluids |
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dextromethorphan
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| antitussive (cough suppressant) |
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dextromethorphan
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dextromethorphan
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| for dry hacking cough, non-productive cough. abused recreationally |
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dextromethorphan
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| can cause drowsiness- use caution if driving or operating machinery often abused for "high" |
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