Children Nasal Congestion
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Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine (PSE) is a sympathomimetic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It may be used as a nasal/sinus decongestant, as a stimulant, or as a wakefulness-promoting agent[4] in higher doses.[5] It was first characterized in 1889, by the German chemists Ladenburg and Oelschlägel, who used a sample that had been isolated from Ephedra vulgaris by the Merck pharmaceutical corporation of Darmstadt, Germany.[6] The...
Phenylephrine
Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...
can cheratussin AC syurp be given to a 6 year old? ## From what I was able to gather Cheratussin AC is used to treat acute cough, mucus buildup and nasal congestion. It is listed in several sites to check with your doctor before administering Cheratussin AC to a child. It is also listed that death can occur if this drug is missused in young children. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.
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