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Paregoric was a household remedy in the 18th and 19th centuries when it was widely used to control diarrhea in adults and children, as an expectorant and cough medicine, to calm fretful children, and to rub on the gums to counteract the pain from teething. A formula for paregoric from Dr. Chase's Recipes (1865): [7]
The American College of Chest Physicians emphasizes that cough medicines are not designed to treat whooping cough, a cough that is caused by bacteria and can last for months. [8] No over-the-counter cough medicines have been found to be effective in cases of pneumonia. [9]
Pectin oropharyngeal is an over-the-counter product used to treat a sore mouth or throat by creating a protective film over the mucous membrane. Pectin, a gelatinous soluble fiber found in many ...
Pentoxyverine or carbetapentane is an antitussive (cough suppressant) commonly used for cough associated with illnesses like common cold. It is sold over-the-counter as Solotuss, [1] or in combination with other medications, especially decongestants. One such product is Certuss, a combination of guaifenesin and pentoxyverine. [2]
In 1952, Vicks began selling cough syrup, and in 1959 they introduced Sinex Nasal Spray. [8] The company began selling NyQuil in 1966. [ 8 ] The parent company became Richardson-Merrell and then in 1982 divided into prescription drug company Merrell Dow (sold to Dow Chemical Company ) and over-the-counter drug company Richardson-Vicks which ...
If you cough or sneeze, use a tissue and immediately throw it away. Avoiding sharing foods, cups, or utensils with anyone as well. “If you have flu-like symptoms, avoid going to work or school.
Vicks NyQuil is a brand of over-the-counter medication manufactured by Procter & Gamble intended for the relief of various symptoms of the common cold.All medications within the NyQuil imprint contain sedating antihistamines, hypnotics, and/or alcohol; they are intended to be taken before sleep.
Ambroxol is available as syrup, tablets, pastilles, dry powder sachets, inhalation solution, drops and ampules as well as effervescent tablets. Ambroxol also provides pain relief in acute sore throat. Pain in sore throat is the hallmark of acute pharyngitis. [3] Sore throat is usually caused by a viral infection. The infection is self limited ...