Husband, wife face meth case: Daughter allegedly sickened by lab Jul 4, 2008
Legislation passed in 2005 requires customers to show identification when purchasing large amounts of the nasal decongestant, which is found in many cold medicines. In an interview with detectives, Ashby's wife admitted buying pseudoephedrine and matchbooks for her husband's meth cooks. (Missoulian, MT)
First Aid in a Tropical Climate Jun 3, 2008
A nasal decongestant spray. 1% hydrocortisone cream for stings and skin irritation. (Suite101.com)
What's in a name? Apr 8, 2008
Designed to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu, most Lemsip products offer a combination of a nasal decongestant called phenylephrine and the painkiller paracetamol. Some products also contain guaifenesin, an expectorant, which can help thin the mucus in your chest. (Guardian Unlimited)
PETA files animal-abuse complaint against Covidien Mar 8, 2008
Kmart said the medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, children's pain reliever, baby aspirin, nasal decongestant, cough suppressant, antidiarrhea medication, and cold and allergy tablets. The program is launching in Florida and will be available at every Kmart in April. (Boston Globe)
Which cold remedies really work? Jan 28, 2008
A drug called phenylpropanolamine was used as a nasal decongestant in many products until researchers linked it to hemorrhagic strokes in women ... Colds, of course, have a variety of symptoms, so cold medicines have a variety of ingredients: almost always some kind of pain and fever reducer, usually acetaminophen; a cough suppressant, often dextromethorphan; a nasal decongestant, usually phenylephrine; and sometimes an antihistamine, often chlorpheniramine ... Pseudoephedrine, the active... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Zyrtec Now Available Over The Counter Jan 24, 2008
Zyrtec-D was also approved for sale without a prescription, but it will be kept behind the pharmacy counter because it contains the nasal decongestant Pseudoephedrine. Copyright 2008 by KCRA.com. (KCRA 3, CA)
Statement from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Today's FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on the Efficacy of Phenylephrine in the 10 Mg Oral Dose Dec 15, 2007
"Consumers should remain confident that phenylephrine 10mg provides safe and effective relief from nasal congestion due to the common cold and allergies and that this FDA-approved nasal decongestant will remain conveniently available over-the-counter. "For over forty years, consumers worldwide have relied upon phenylephrine to give them much needed relief from nasal congestion caused by the common cold and allergies. We look forward to working with FDA staff as they review the recommendations of... (PR Newswire)
Zyrtec-D Approved without Prescription Nov 14, 2007
Drug combines popular antihistamine and nasal decongestant ... It combines the antihistamine Zyrtec with a nasal decongestant. (MEDLINEplus)
Tennis | WTA Championships : Justine Henin beats Maria Sharapova 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 Nov 12, 2007
The sixth-ranked Russian, who needed to take a nasal decongestant prior to the sixth game, broke back to make it 3-3. But Henin, who was continually moving to and from the net, broke right back. (International Herald Tribune)
Henin outlasts Sharapova to win last tourney Nov 12, 2007
The sixth-ranked Russian -- who used a nasal decongestant before the game -- caught Henin on the run with a two-handed crosscourt pass before Henin pushed it long for a break of serve for 3-3. Sharapova did not win another game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Zyrtec-D now available without prescription Nov 10, 2007
Zyrtec-D combines the antihistamine cetirizine with a nasal decongestant, pseudoephedrine. It is for use by adults and children 12 or older to relieve symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies. (MSNBC -- Health)
The new do's and don'ts of flu season Nov 2, 2007
Don't: Overdo it with cold remedies Phenylephrine is the ingredient in nasal decongestant, which some people take to clear up a stuffy nose. But the medication won't cut short your bout with a cold or the flu, Deichmann says. (CNN -- Health)
Safety fears prompt cough remedy recall Oct 13, 2007
Cough and cold medications contain combinations of such drugs as dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant), diphenhydramine (an antihistamine designed to reduce swelling in the respiratory tract) and pseudoephedrine (a nasal decongestant). Taken to excess, these drugs can cause breathing problems and even death. (Globe and Mail)
Itchy & scratchy? Sep 26, 2007
e was always on something if he wasn't on antibiotic, it as some nasal decongestant. Freddy would get sick, despite nightly doses of Singulair, an anti-allergy medication, and frequent visits to the pulmonologist. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
OTC cough, cold medicines neither effective nor safe Aug 18, 2007
Cough and cold medications that contain nasal decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants, and expectorants are commonly used alone or in combination in attempts to temporarily relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in children aged under the age of 2 years, according to the CDC.. The FDA did not specify what adverse effects could be associated with use of these cough and cold medicine in young children, but it did say these over-the-counter nonprescription drugs if used too... (Food Consumer)
Judge places West on probation for stealing Jun 24, 2007
The robbery charge stemmed from a forcible theft of nasal decongestant from Wal-Mart. Melissa Burkett, 41, of Clinton, was sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing and forgery. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Schering-Plough informally open to offers for OTC, sources say May 11, 2007
The over-the-counter business consists of antihistamine brand Claritin, Drixoral for cold and flu, the nasal decongestant spray Afrin and the Correctol brand of laxative tablets. Together these brands generated revenues of USD 558m, up 0. (FT.com -- Markets)
Spring cleaning helps alleviate some allergies Apr 15, 2007
Nasal decongestant sprays are helpful at relieving nasal congestion, though use with caution as they can cause rebound stuffiness if used for more than a few consecutive days. There are prescription options when others don t do the trick, some of which are safe for babies. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Time of the (Allergy) Season Mar 30, 2007
The next type of over-the-counter treatment recommended for seasonal allergy sufferers is nasal decongestants ... Keep in mind you can only use a nasal decongestant spray for a few days ... Using a nasal decongestant continually to avoid congestion can also cause dependence on the medication. (Fox News)
Crying for relief: Dry spell adds to headache Mar 28, 2007
"We use a lot of nasal decongestant and some antihistamines, even some antihistamine eye drops." ... As an alternative, nasal decongestant sprays can be used on a limited basis. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Meth Madness Mar 28, 2007
Over-the-counter Sudafed Sinus gy used to contain pseudoephedrine, a wonderfully effective nasal decongestant on which I relied heavily every spring when my hay fever kicked in. Unfortunately, pseudoephedrine is also used in the production of methamphetamine, so the government began cracking down on its distribution in 2004. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
I Blame the Handheld Calculator Mar 15, 2007
Did you know that it's possible to calculate a cosine even if you think "cosine" is a brand of nasal decongestant. We don't allow people to walk around with live grenades in their pants, and we shouldn't allow people who don't understand math questions to get the answers. (Wired News)
New questions on medicines given to young Mar 7, 2007
The CDC found three infants who died had high levels of the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine in their systems. "There are still issues, I think related to the safety of those products in that age group," said Charles Ganley, director of the FDA's office of nonprescription products. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Doctors urge review of kids' cold medicine Mar 4, 2007
In the CDC study, some infants had been given doses of the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine that were up to 14 times the amount recommended for children between 2 and 12 years-old. High doses of some cough and cold preparations can cause hypertension and stroke in youngsters. (Newsday -- Health)
Cugh, cold medications can kill young children Mar 3, 2007
Cough and cold medications that contain nasal decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants, and expectorants commonly are used alone or in combination in attempts to temporarily relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in children aged <2 years ... All three infants had what appeared to be high levels of pseudoephedrine (a nasal decongestant) in postmortem blood samples ... Because of this act, pseudoephedrine has been removed as an ingredient in many cough and cold medications... (Food Consumer)
Children's cough remedies can be risky, agency warns Jan 25, 2007
All three infants had high levels of pseudophedrine, a nasal decongestant, in their blood. Two also had detectable levels of dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, and acetaminophen, a fever reliever, in their bodies, according to a report in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly publication MMWR.. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Cold Medicine Risky for Kids Under 2 Jan 14, 2007
All three had what appeared to be high levels of a nasal decongestant in their bloodstream ... All had high levels of a nasal decongestant, pseudoephedrine, in their blood samples. (WebMD)
Cold Remedies Cause Three Infant Deaths Jan 13, 2007
The infants, two boys and a girl from the ages of one to six months, were all found to have high levels of the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine in their blood at autopsy, reported Arjun Srinivasan, M.D., and colleagues, in the Jan. 12 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Two of the children had detectable blood levels of the cough suppressant dextromethorphan and Tylenol (acetaminophen), the investigators added. (MedPage Today)
Over-the-Counter Cold and Cough Medicines Can Kill Babies, CDC Says Jan 12, 2007
The deaths of three infants 6 months or younger in 2005 led to an investigation that showed the children all had high levels of the nasal decongestant , up to 14 times the amount recommended for children ages 2 to 12. The study found 1,519 ER cases from 2004 and 2005 involving young children and cold medicine. (Fox News -- Views)
Cold Medicines Dangerous for Infants Jan 12, 2007
"Cold and cough medications, especially medications containing pseudoephedrine [a nasal decongestant], have never been shown to have any beneficial effect on children less than 2 years of age, yet they clearly can have significant harmful effects," said Dr. Michael Marcus, director of pediatric pulmonology, allergy and immunology at the Maimonides Infants ren's Hospital in New York City. Various professional groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Chest... (Forbes)
What to do for colds and flu Dec 22, 2006
Is it a cold or the flu. For your safety, know the difference. (Temple News, PA)
* Beware of Beijing cocktails Dec 8, 2006
He chugs Red Bull, gobbles energy supplements, injects ephedrine, fondles a defibrillator, licks cocaine off a bathroom floor, snorts nasal decongestant by the bottle and rapes his girlfriend (Amy Smart, playing dumb) in the middle of Chinatown. Mostly, however, he's powered by rage, which he vents through explosions of violence and misanthropy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How to beat nasal spray addiction Nov 7, 2006
I started using a nasal decongestant containing oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Now I'm hooked. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Regulation aims to stop meth use cold Oct 27, 2006
Oct. 27, 2006 Copyright. Las Vegas Review-Journal. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Study: Sudafed's replacement no winner Aug 29, 2006
Bad news for allergy and cold sufferers: researchers in Florida say the over-the-counter nasal decongestant that's replacing Sudafed on many drugstore shelves is ineffective. The compound phenylephrine, marketed by Pfizer Inc. as Sudafed PE, isn't sufficiently absorbed into the bloodstream to make it an effective oral medication, according to Leslie Hendeles and Randy C. Hatton, pharmacists at the University of Florida. (Newsday -- Health)
Pharmacists slam new version of decongestants Jul 29, 2006
But two pharmaceutical researchers contend there's a big problem with the new nasal decongestants: They don't work ... If consumers want to avoid the hassle of speaking to a pharmacist and signing a logbook to buy a nasal decongestant like Sudafed or Claritin-D, they have other options. (AZCentral -- Business)
RI, Aussie police foil drug smuggling attempt Jul 8, 2006
Both the antihistamine Actifed and Sudafed, a nasal decongestant, are pseudoephedrine-containing tablets that were formerly available over-the-counter, before their widespread misuse in making methamphetamine. A prescription is now required to obtain them in most countries. (Jakarta Post)
Alpha-lipoic acid, grape seed for blood vessels Jun 27, 2006
Your sinus headache will probably respond better to a pain-reliever (like Tylenol) plus a nasal decongestant rather than an antihistamine like Benadryl. Decongestants come in the form of nasal sprays like Afrin or tablets like Sudafed, which contain pseudoephedrine, and both should be OK to take with the Ambien. (Newsday -- Health)
Glaxo may be Pfizer's Morris Plains unit Jun 3, 2006
It's a big price, but it's strategically sensible," said Paul Diggle, a Nomura Code analyst in London.The London-based drugmaker may bid between $14 billion and $16 billion for the Morris Plains-based unit of Pfizer, which makes Listerine mouth wash and Sudafed nasal decongestant, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing people close to the talks.Glaxo, which sells Aquafresh toothpaste, lost out on chances to buy the non-prescription drug units of Roche Holding and Boots Group. At $16... (Dailyrecord.com)
Glaxo Bets Its Tykerb Breast Cancer Drug Will Better Roche's Herceptin Jun 3, 2006
Today, the Financial Times reported that the U.K. drugmaker is considering a more than $15 billion bid for Pfizer Inc.'s consumer health-care business, which sells Listerine mouthwash and the Sudafed nasal decongestant. Several companies are releasing data on experimental tumor fighting drugs in Atlanta. (Bloomberg -- UK)
6 Health Woes to Fix Before Dating May 21, 2006
Six Health Woes That Ruin a Date. Friday, May 19, 2006 By Elizabeth Heubeck. (Fox News)
Cure for common cold locked up May 7, 2006
In fact, Pfizer has already come out with new Sudafed that contains no pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant. Customers interviewed Friday seemed mostly resigned if a little peeved by the new law. (Newsday -- New York City)
Tycoon takes on crystal meth in ad campaign May 2, 2006
Fertiliser, household chemicals and pseudoephedrine, a common nasal decongestant, together with tubing and a gas stove are all that is needed to make meth, which is snorted, smoked or injected. While lawmakers focused on heroin and cocaine, methamphetamine quietly took over the west. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
