OTC Product Updates (December 2015)
Read about the new OTC products featured in December.
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc
Zicam Kids Cold Relief Grape Soft Chews are formulated to relieve kids’ cold symptoms, including runny nose, nasal congestion, and scratchy throat. The easy-to-chew, quick-dissolving chews are nondrowsy and homeopathic. They contain zincum aceticum and zincum gluconicum, and are recommended for use in children aged 6 to 11 years. The chews should not be used in children younger than 6 years. Children should chew and swallow 1 soft chew every 3 hours.
For More Information:zicam.com
CORICIDIN HBP DAY & NIGHT MULTI-SYMPTOM COLDMarketed by:Bayer Consumer Care (Morristown, NJ), a division of Bayer HealthCare LLC
Coricidin HBP Day & Night Multi-Symptom Cold provides daytime and nighttime decongestant-free cold relief for patients with high blood pressure. Each daytime softgel contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg as a cough suppressant and guaifenesin 200 mg as an expectorant. Each nighttime tablet contains acetaminophen 500 mg as a pain reliever, chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg as an antihistamine, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg as a cough suppressant. Patients should wait 4 hours after the last daytime dose before starting the nighttime product, and vice versa.
For More Information:coricidinhbp.com
ROBITUSSIN 12 HOUR COUGH RELIEFMarketed by:Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief is an extended-release dextromethorphan polistirex cough syrup. The product is available in both grape and orange flavors, and formulated to relieve minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold or inhaled irritants. Dosing instructions and amounts vary by age, but the cough syrup is not recommended for use in children younger than 4 years.
For More Information:robitussin.com
Knock Out Aches and Pains From Cold
October 30th 2019The symptoms associated with colds, most commonly congestion, coughing, sneezing, and sore throats, are the body's response when a virus exerts its effects on the immune system. Cold symptoms peak at about 1 to 2 days and last 7 to 10 days but can last up to 3 weeks.
COPD: Should a Clinician Treat or Refer?
October 27th 2019The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) defines the condition as follows: “COPD is a common, preventable, and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases.â€
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Is Preventable With Proper Treatment
October 24th 2019Cancer, diabetes, and heart disease account for a large portion of the $3.3 trillion annual US health care expenditures. In fact, 90% of these expenditures are due to chronic conditions. About 23 million people in the United States have diabetes, 7 million have undiagnosed diabetes, and 83 million have prediabetes.
What Are the Latest Influenza Vaccine Recommendations?
October 21st 2019Clinicians should recommend routine yearly influenza vaccinations for everyone 6 months or older who has no contraindications for the 2019-2020 influenza season starting at the end of October, according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
What Is the Best Way to Treat Pharyngitis?
October 18th 2019There are many different causes of throat discomfort, but patients commonly associate a sore throat with an infection and may think that they need antibiotics. This unfortunately leads to unnecessary antibiotic prescribing when clinicians do not apply evidence-based practice.
