nasal decongestant

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nasal decongestant - a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections

Actifed - trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies

decongestant - a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion

Dimetapp - trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis

naphazoline, Privine, Sudafed - vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation

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Be aware that medications that you take for flu, such as cough syrup or a nasal decongestant, may contain added sugar.

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Sindwani urges caution in using nasal decongestant sprays, which, if overused, can cause nasal swelling: "Topical decongestants in a chronic situation should be completely avoided, and in the acute setting, you shouldn't use them for more than three days.

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The companies said the first shipments of this new store branded product guaifenesin 600mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 60mg extended-release tablets, an expectorant and nasal decongestant indicated to relieve chest congestion in combination with sinus congestion and pressure, started in December 2015.

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Although the market leaders are everywhere, there is still a large untapped market in India and Elder is hoping to garner a 7% share of the nasal decongestant market by FY2018.

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Items include QlearQuil All Day & All Night 24 Hour Allergy Relief tablets, QlearQuil Nighttime Allergy Relief caplets, QlearQuil Daytime Sinus & Congestion LiquiCaps, QlearQuil Nighttime Sinus & Congestion LiquiCaps and QlearQuil 12-Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray.

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00 Figure-1: Pattern of drug abuse among male residents Opiods 6% BZP 13% Anxiolytics 8% Antihistaminics 16% Cough syrups 5% NSAIDS 11% Nasal Decongestant 5% Antacid 5% Multivatimins 6% Nil 25% Note: Table made from pie chart.

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Our second patient, a newborn boy, responded well to conservative treatment with a nasal decongestant, lacrimal sac massage, and warm compresses.

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Check if the nose is still bleeding after five minutes; a nasal decongestant can be helpful.