Allergies, Cough & Cold Forums (Page 33)

cough medicine ## This a liquid cough medicane :get sleepy after 30 minutes of taking med.; I take teaspoon at 10:00 P.M. before retiring: do not cough during the night so I get 9 hrs sleep: I forget alot. Is this a side effect of the drug? ## Has this cough medicine been recalled by the FDA or is no longer available for prescription? ## No, it has not been recalled, it is still available. I just did a search at the FDA recalls site. They did issue a warning on it in March, but that is all. FDA Tussionex Warning Click Here ## The reason I wanted to know is I have been very sick for 2 weeks and spent 2 hours in a doctor's office yesterday and saw a nurse practioner and I brought the empty medicine bottles that the doctor gives me when I have this real bad sinus/allergy/cold twice a y...

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I had a small red glass ball with white powder inside. We broke it and everybody started to cough. I got a little powder on my skin and it burned my skin... What is it? ## Same as above small red ball with powder inside also started to cough

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I'm having bad colds with a runny nose. Can I take Flumucil and Sinutab together? Flumucil is supposed to be taken once a day and the Sinutab dosage is every 4 hours. Can these two medicines be taken together or does taking Sinutab conflict with Flumucil in managing the cough, phlegm and colds?

Iam having headache,body pain,severe cold,cough,breathing difficulty,throat pain & intermittend fever .Is these are symbtoms of viral fever? What antibiotics can i use? I was told to take azithromicin 500.which drug should i take? ## My son suffering from fever and running nose also cold plz tel me what can I do?

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I am responding to the person who asked if Fexofenadine would help with chronic hives. I have taken ALLEGRA for about 20 years for Hives. It is the best drug out there! Do not substitute Fexofenadine for Allegra. They do not work the same. Trust me! Try the Allegra! You WON'T be disappointed!!!!! Good luck!!!!!! ## Does the generic instead of name brand really make that much of a difference? Have you experienced depression or vivid/lucid dreams? ## No, Fexofenadine is the active ingredient in Allegra. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and headache. MMama, are those issues you are having while taking it? Are you on any other medications? These medications have been known to cause such issues as side effects, in some people that...

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I'm a concerned dad from jamaica and want to know what histatussin is? ## From what I can discover, Histatussin contains Chlorpheniramine and Ephedrine, it is commonly used to treat cold and allergy symptoms. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and nervousness. Ephedrine was banned in the U.S., because it can cause cardiac problems, by accelerating the heart rate and blood pressure. Razo D contains 30mgs of Domperidone and 20mgs of Rabeprazole, it is used to reduce the amount of acid the stomach products, to treat conditions such as GERD and ulcers. Read more here: Razo D contains 30mgs of Domperidone and 20mgs of Rabeprazole, it is used to reduce the amount of acid the stomach products, to treat conditions such as GERD and ulcers. Read more here: Are there any o...

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I've just been to the chemist for something for my over hyperactive 3year old and got Cipla Actin 4mg. Can I use this to calm him down? ## Hello, Nikky! How are you and child? This is an antihistamine containing Cyproheptadine HCi 4 mg that's actually intended to treat allergic reactions, though it can cause drowsiness and sedation as side effects, as reported by the U.S FDA. It can also cause weight gain. I really think it would be best to consult a doctor, rather than giving your child something recommended by your local chemist, just to be careful. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks so much for your reply. The doctor actually said its ok to give it to him as he doesn't eat well but his weight is ok it wouldn't be harmful to pick up more weight. We are b...

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I took a generic medication called mucus relief PE sinus conjestion. 2 days after taking it i failed a drug test for meth. The active ingredients are Guaifenesin 400mg & Phenylephrine HCI 10 mg can these cause false positives, because i certainly have not used any meth. ## I have been told I have been positive for meth and amphetamines can prescribed phentermine, with otc cough medicine, sudafed, and vicks vapor rub cause a false positive ## I'm a 66 year old grandma, and I was using a Vicks nasal inhaler, and tested positive for Meth. ## I have my class A cdl license, i applied for a company, and received a phone call stating I failed my drug test. I asked what from, they said methamphetamine. Here's the thing, I've never used methamphetamine or any type of major or har...

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I stay in Gaborone Botswana and want help gaining weight. I also want to know if I can find any pharmacy around my area that carries these pills? ## Where can I find Periactin pills in the New York area (the Bronx, NewYork 10453)? Can I get Periactin pills over the counter, and if so, how much does it cost? Can I use my insurance card?

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I've been taking linoleum 20 mgs for a few years without problems until I started on the new size. I've developed a horrible, itching rash on my arm and torso. Long story short, I found a small supply of the old size tabs and switched back. Within the first week, the rash and itching had subsided. Went back to the small size tab and within a week the rash came back with a vengeance. I tried to talk to my doctor about it but she looked at me like I had two heads and sent me on to a dermatologist. The cream is not helping nor is the allergy med. Would a call to the FDA help?

I am having a fever now ,cold and cough . every year i am suffering with typhoid and much more cough in winter. ## I took Cefotil 250 per a day . but it can't work for my body for fever . Please suggest me what should i do ? ## Hi Ramzan! I would call my Dr. He can put u on something that will work. ## I have been suffering from fever for the past 10 days. initially I was given dolo650 for 4 days and when fever did not come down I was put on Cifron antibiotic tablets for 5 days still the fever has not come down. Earlier about 4 and half years ago I had similar fever which was not coming down and the blood culture showed that I have staffiloccocus Aeries and was given 30 bottles of Vancomycin I,V. fluids over 10days the fever had come down. Later again the fever had appeared and the ...

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Did Xyzal change their formula recently. I've been taking Xyzal for years for chronic urticaria. However, as of the last refill (June, 2014), it stopped working. Has anyone had this issue? My doctor wants me to try the generic to see if that works. Is there anything else that works as well as Xyzal? ## Hello, Tommy! How are you? No, but what has most likely happened is that you've developed a tolerance to it, after having been on it for so many years. You'll likely need to take a break from it and try a different medication for awhile. What others have you tried for your uticaria? ## Hi, thanks so much for the reply. The docs have me combining it with Allegra. I'm not sure it's working that well yet. I have to wait until the Prednisone treatment is complete. Other th...

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I am 64yrs old, and just got a booklet ad on a Dr. Dicqui Fuller where it states info on this product called KurZymeso. I would like to know if has some side effects? The Drs claim I have Lupus so I do have sore joints, poor memory, allergies, poor circulation and the list goes on n on! Plus headaches almost every day! Am tried of taking medcines that don't work for long! So am I able to take this product without having side effects? Thank you! ## KurZyme is an over the counter supplement, said to aid with various health problems, such as digestive issues. That said, everything carries the risk of side effects, the problem is, when it comes to supplements, the side effects are not studied and they are not proven to actually help with anything. KurZyme contains: Protease Bromelaine P...

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Every single day I wake up and spend about 5 minutes hacking up thick, yellow mucus. It is so thick it keeps me from swallowing and even blowing my nose. I have been to 3 Odontologists and no one has been able to help me. I have tried a number of nasal spays and prescription medications with no success. In contrast my nose runs excessively to the extent that I blow my nose on paper towels instead of tissues. Mucinex doesn't help either. I am desperate for some relief. Can someone help me? ## Have you tried an ENT, or an allergist/immunologist? It may not be directly related to your teeth, or an abnormality there. Allergies can cause the same type of symptoms and that would be outside the realm of an Odontologist. Additional question, do you smoke? ## No, I don't smoke. I have ha...

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Can i combine ampicilina 500mg with nquil ? ## Hello, Roxane! How are you? Which Nyquil formulation are you taking and what are you taking the antibiotic to treat? ## I had a huge boil and it was very painful. It drained but skin is still red. I am taking Picamicina Ampicilina 500 mg. How many a day should I take? Will it kill the indection? ## Can i combine ampicilina 500mg with nquil severe cold and flu

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My kid aged 4 years is suffering from cough specially when he gets up in the morning. Basic reason was cold, then he had cough and fever. Our doctor prescribed crocin dosage of 7.5ml each time he had fever and Grilinctus_BM (paediatric)for cough 3.75ml 3 times a day. Temperature became normal in 2 days. Then cough didn't stop and still I'm continuing the same cough syrup. ILots of mucus he spits out each time he coughs still he is not coming out of it. He is active,eats good. Is this cough syrup safe? Can I continue giving it? ## Whay my my dease? Could I have TB Infection? as I have prescribed Grilinctus_bm ## My baby is 8 months old,is.it safe to give him. ## Mere babu ka age 3 years hai aur ham use grilinctus bm syrup dena chahte hai kaun sa le kitne power ka aur kitne time d...

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Hi. I was wondering if anyone out there has been able to get Benadryl (or the other anti-itch med...Atarax?) in an IV form for use at home? I get crazy itchy if I don't take Benadryl or Atarax with oxycodone or Phenergan! So I have a difficult time digesting pills of any kind and I'm trying to research & figure out if anyone out there has gotten the IV form of this drug covered by insurance, or even if this drug in IV form exists for in-home use? Also, which is stronger, Benadryl or Atarax? Thanks! ## Yes, it does exist in IV form, but there are no guarantees that any given doctor will prescribe it for you in IV form. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. As to being covered by insurance, it depends on what ...

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light green and dark green capsule with LUPIN 500mg printed on it. was told it was an antibi. that would help me feel better. have had ictchy ears, sore throat, fatigue,lose bowel for a couple of days and now i feel some better but i am losing my voice. still have draingage,sore throat and sore ears. ## i am sick soar throat persistent cough wheezing runny nose sneeze can i take this will it help ## Lupin Pharmaceuticals lists this capsule as containing 500mgs of Cephalexin, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Buglyfe, it depends on what is causing your symptoms, if they are due to a cold, this medication will not help, since it i...

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dry skin ## Can this be used under eyes on very red dry and a bit itchy skin ## This is a corticosteroid that is used to treat topical skin conditions, such as allergic rashes, and hives. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including skin redness, irritation, burning, and flaking. Ella, it depends on what is causing the issue. Has your medical provider told you to use it on those areas? If so, you must be very careful not to get it in your eyes. You must be cautious, because if used improperly, it might worsen some conditions, such as acne, migraines, and rosacea.

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A compounded white cream prescribed for relief from itching / skin rashes ## Why would my dermatologist prescribe this when I don't itch? He says I have Schamburg's Purpura. May or may not go away. Wouldn't an oral treatment such as Trental (pentoxifylline) be quicker in aiding the purpura? ## Well, what would work best for your condition is something that only your doctor can evaluate and decide. As to this topical treatment, it does treat much more than just the itching. It helps relieve swelling, redness, itching, and many other skin problems. Here's some links with more info: Triamcinolone Info Click Here More Info Click Here Remember, your Derm has been treating this for years, and knows what is effective and what isn't. It is also commonplace for docs to try ...

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