P&G recalls Vicks Sinex lots Nov 20, 2009
In the U.S., P&G is recalling Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist nasal spray, in 15 ml. bottles, with the lot number 9239028831. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
5 Cold-Fighting Foods Nov 10, 2009
Capsaicin, the chemical that gives chilies their bite, acts as a decongestant, expectorant and pain reliever all at once. Remember how your nose, mouth and eyes ran after your friend dared 00003F18 you to munch on a jalapeno. (Fox News)
Ever wonder why you sneeze? Oct 28, 2009
Over-the-counter remedies: Use a saline spray to help irrigate your nasal passages, or use an oral decongestant or an antihistamine Drixoral or Benadryl for example) ... Over-the-counter remedies: A decongestant spray (such as Dristan or Afrin) can help ease congestion and swelling. (CNN)
GUEST COLUMN:The Truth About Pseudoephedrine and Methamphetamine Labs Oct 28, 2009
By removing that one oxygen molecule you convert a nasal decongestant into the most addictive drug currently known, d-methamphetamine. When people say, "They will just find something else to make it out of," they are wrong. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Prescription needed for cold pills in some towns Oct 15, 2009
Shake and bake'They and other towns are trying to keep up with meth cooks who deftly exploit loopholes in the law or shift to the simpler new "shake-and-bake" method of production that requires only a small amount of the decongestant ... "We feel this places an added burden on patients who need an effective decongestant," she said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Meth-scourged towns crack down on drug makers Oct 15, 2009
They and other towns are trying to keep up with meth cooks who deftly exploit loopholes in the law or shift to the simpler new shake-and-bake method of production that requires only a small amount of the decongestant ... We feel this places an added burden on patients who need an effective decongestant, she said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
FDA warns P&G for adding vitamin C to Nyquil Oct 15, 2009
Vicks formula contains three drug ingredients: acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer; dextromethorphan, a cough supressant, and phenylephrine, a decongestant. The Cincinnati-based company said Wednesday it believes its marketing materials meet federal regulations. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Top Poisons That Can Harm Pets Sep 30, 2009
Pseudoephedrine is a popular decongestant in many cold and sinus products, and acts like a stimulant if accidentally ingested by pets. In cats and dogs, it causes elevated heart rates, blood pressure and body temperature as well as seizures. (W-USA News, DC)
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Gets the Swine Flu Sep 24, 2009
Some Tylenol and a sinus decongestant (the same my wife would've given me). We also got IV fluids, given our inability to keep anything down. (ABC News)
One win can change Tigers' momentum Sep 20, 2009
He has left with some sort of sinus problem several times, as have a few of his teammates, which is why the Tigers' medical staff has a decongestant available for all their players whenever they arrive. Detroit's greater concern this time is Robertson's flexibility after his latest injury. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Essentials for Your Medicine Cabinet Sep 8, 2009
Keep a standard decongestant and a cough syrup around, as well. Having cough drops or throat lozenges is always handy, too. (CBS News)
Survive Allergy Season Sep 5, 2009
Decongestants may also help relieve nasal congestion. A variety of decongestant medications are available without a prescription ... Decongestant nasal sprays are another OTC option, but don't use them for longer than three days. (FOX61, CT)
Interview with an H1N1 Swine Flu Vi... Sep 4, 2009
Garret was directed to pick up a decongestant at the campus pharmacy and to call his parents ... I felt really bad and sacked out in the back seat, but I felt a little better when the aspirin and decongestant kicked in. (Suite101.com)
Meth's 'shake-and-bake' method spreads in South Aug 31, 2009
The "shake-and-bake" approach has become popular because it requires a relatively small number of pills of the decongestant pseudoephedrine - an amount easily obtained under even the toughest anti-meth laws that have been adopted across the nation to restrict large purchases of some cold medication. "Somebody somewhere said, 'Wait this requires a lot less pseudoephedrine, and I can fly under the radar,' " said Mark Woodward, spokesman for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Get ready for ragweed season, allergy sufferers Aug 15, 2009
So, allergy sufferers: It s time to start your antihistamines and decongestants ... It s a good time to start using an antihistamine, decongestant or prescription nasal drops to minimize symptoms, Knuffman said ... Knuffman said he does not recommend over-the-counter nasal sprays due to side effects, or decongestant eye drops because they only provide short-term relief. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Health Tip: Getting Rid of Dust Mites Aug 13, 2009
Talk with your doctor about whether it's a good idea to take an antihistamine and/or decongestant to help manage allergy symptoms. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Schering-Plough Announces Resolution of Litigations on U.S. Marketing of Generic Forms of Solid Oral Dosage Forms of CLARINEX(R) Aug 12, 2009
CLARINEX-D 24 Extended Release Tablets is the only once-daily prescription antihistamine and decongestant combination treatment on the market to provide 24-hour relief of nasal and non-nasal allergy symptoms. Total U.S. sales for CLARINEX products were $295 million in 2008. (PR Newswire)
FDA chief's pledge signals tougher safety stance Aug 7, 2009
A month later, regulators warned consumers to stop using the popular nasal decongestant Zicam Cold because it can permanently damage the sense of smell. Last week, the agency wrote to manufacturers of dietary supplements that contain metabolic steroids, warning them to pull their products from the market. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Put New Meth Law to a Vote Jul 22, 2009
Reader CommentsAdded: Tuesday July 21, 2009 at 05:25 PM ESTThere are plenty of decongestants on the market that do not contain pseudoephedrine. For some, pseudoephedrine is the best decongestant available and will still be available by prescription. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hope Citizens Rally to Washington's Defense in the Battle Against Meth Jul 22, 2009
It has proven a safe and effective decongestant for me and it has worked times when nothing else made a difference. But I would gladly give it up as an over-the-counter medicine for the impact that it can make in the war against meth. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Drug Unit Commander Refutes Criticism of Law Jul 20, 2009
" ?Washington Missouri 2009 Submit your comment now Comment Title: Submit your comments on the article in the space below: Your Name: Your City & State: Your Email Address: (required) In order to verify you are not a spam-bot you will need to use the image above. The addition of the flashing numbers above = By submitting your comment, you acknowledge that you have read and accept the of this site. Reader CommentsAdded: Sunday July 19, 2009 at 01:16 PM EST"Case in Point numerous smoking bans in... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Health precautions before you fly Jul 9, 2009
Frequent yawning or closed-nose swallowing, use of decongestant nasal sprays or use of antihistamines may help. 2. (India Times, India)
How to Treat a Stuffy Nose Jun 19, 2009
Over-the-counter medicines include decongestants and antihistamines. Decongestants are useful as they help relieve stuffiness by reducing the size of the blood vessels within the nose's lining ... However, Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia warns that decongestants can make you feel even stuffier the recommended amount of time to take it is approximately three days. (Suite101.com)
UPDATED: County Meth Labs on the Rise Again Jun 6, 2009
Investigators say meth makers and users are getting around the law by "pill smurfing," a practice in which groups of people purchase the decongestant medicine at multiple pharmacies, then turn the pills over to a meth cook. Pseudoephedrine is the vital ingredient needed to manufacture meth. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
555-Pound Teen, Mother Located In Md. May 23, 2009
l-methamphetamine, in the absence of the d-form, is a nasal decongestant and is a component of legal, over-the counter products such as a Vick`s inhaler. Posted by juwboy at 1:37 AM : May 23, 2009. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring May 22, 2009
"The Internet has fueled the fire, and the only way to address it is through education,'' said Elizabeth Assey, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, a Washington organization of over-the-counter drugmakers. The organization contends that parent education is crucial. "The key is to encourage parents to be educated about the problem, and to talk to their kids," she said. Assey said the organization favors laws that would prevent the sale of cough medicines to teens, but... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Budget-friendly main dish calls on chicken May 14, 2009
Horseradish has figured into treating tuberculosis and as a decongestant, laxative, diuretic, pain-relieving compress and an aphrodisiac. At today's table, fresh horseradish can be finely grated and used like black pepper just before the dish is served. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pharma cos take dietary route to evade price cap May 2, 2009
A Sun Pharma official says "Pseudoephedrine was a commonly used decongestant (hence the "D" in the name). Worldwide there have been widespread reports of off-label uses of pseudoephedrine. In view of the misuse potential of pseudoephedrine and in order to have a common product for all our markets, we replaced pseudoephedrine with phenylepherine". Official sources said that there were many such cases where particularly multi-vitamin manufacturers trying to avoid price control provisions, by... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Allergies trigger agony across the U.S. Apr 28, 2009
Like Quiett, his usual medications, the antihistamine Claritin and the decongestant Sudafed, arent doing the trick this year ... For people with milder allergies, experts say, its reasonable to start with over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines and decongestants. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tips To Surviving Allergy Season Mar 25, 2009
Dr. Patel says, "We usually recommend taking an antihistamine or an antihistamine decongestant, some of which are now available over the counter.". Doctors also recommend keeping your pets clean and out of your bedroom. (W-USA News, DC)
Man faces charges for second meth lab Mar 25, 2009
frogge wrote on Mar 24, 2009 9:32 PM:" Boy am I glad that anti-meth law is working! I have to show my ID to get decongestant yet this scum is still making meth! ". If you would like to comment on this story, please log in with the form below. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Costa: I was so sick my flu had the flu Mar 5, 2009
Then he started to write prescriptions one antiviral drug for Influenza A, another for Influenza B, C and D. He also recommended an array of over-the-counter medicine that included a saline nasal spray, a decongestant, a cough suppressant and a truant officer. This guy was taking no chances. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Motel meth: More and more drug ‘cooks' leaving a toxic trail at hotels Feb 27, 2009
The tally was 461 in 2005 and 965 in 2004, before there were restrictions on purchasing over-thecounter decongestants often used as ingredients ... Methods vary for making the drug, but the equipment can be simple enough to fit in a single backpack: A large soft drink bottle with some rubber tubing, duct tape, batteries, refrigerant packs and a decongestant that contains ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
FDA: India drug makers lied about test results Feb 26, 2009
Those drugs are a generic decongestant and generic versions of Merck & Co. Inc.s Zocor and Bristol-Myers Squibbs Pravachol. Both are widely used cholesterol drugs. (MSNBC -- Health)
The life and death of Maria Laticia Fonseca-Quintero (2) Feb 24, 2009
Toxicology tests found in her bloodstream a small amount of pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in over-the-counter cold medicines. Within a day, investigators from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health began a standard inquiry into Quintero's death. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Missouri lawmakers pondering bills to require prescriptions for Sudafed, other OTC cold remedies Feb 20, 2009
Supporters say requiring a prescription for medicine containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine would stymie meth cooks who hit up multiple pharmacies, buying the maximum amount of the drug allowed by law. They argue that visiting multiple doctors and securing multiple prescriptions would scare away many of the meth producers. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
UPDATE: Investigator Testifies in Favor of Tougher Anti-Meth Law Feb 18, 2009
Supporters say making the common decongestant a prescription drug will keep meth cooks from getting the large amounts of pseudoephedrine needed to make the illegal drug. Opponents of the bill, including two of the state's medical groups, say requiring a prescription would increase waiting times and costs for patients who need only basic medical care. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
County Had Increase in Meth Labs During 2008 Feb 18, 2009
But the numbers are back on the rise as people find ways to get around the law through such practices as "pill smurfing" in which groups of people purchase the decongestant medicine at multiple pharmacies, then turn the pills over to a meth cook. Pseudoephedrine is the vital ingredient needed to manufacture meth. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Doctors push FDA for a cold medicine recall (2) Feb 18, 2009
For example, giving a child a cough syrup and a decongestant could inadvertently lead to an overdose. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association, which represents the manufacturers, says preventable errors are the problem, not the safety of the ingredients in the medicines. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cold & Flu Feb 7, 2009
What you can do in the meantime While you're waiting for your appointment, you may consider taking OTC pain medications and decongestants to ease symptoms ... Decongestant nasal sprays ... Adults shouldn't use decongestant drops or sprays for more than a few days because prolonged use can cause chronic inflammation of mucous membranes. (CNN -- Health)
Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look Feb 7, 2009
FRIDAY, Dec. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to the decongestant pseudoephedrine, found in many cough, cold and allergy medicines, appears to be common among children in the United States ... Pseudoephedrine has been linked to deaths and adverse events in young children, but the absolute risks posed to children by this decongestant are difficult to determine, because the number of children exposed to it and typical patterns of use haven't been known, the researchers explained ... Use of the... (MEDLINEplus)
