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Dumb question about OTC cold medications
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 495154" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Here's what was explained to me- it's a decongestant because it loosens mucus but is supposed to stop the excess itching and so forth that causes 'ineffective' and excessive coughing- so after a couple of doses, you might cough occasionally but the cough would only be to get the congestion out- it wouldn't be the constant type that makes your throat so sore or keeps you awake at night. It's a pretty effective medication for most people and safer for kids with mood disorders than typical antihistamines taken with regular cough medication. - but it works on chest congestion- I don't know about sinuses.</p><p></p><p>Make sure if you take it that you don't take another medication- like sudafed or an allergy medication that has a decongestant in it too- according to my dr.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 495154, member: 3699"] Here's what was explained to me- it's a decongestant because it loosens mucus but is supposed to stop the excess itching and so forth that causes 'ineffective' and excessive coughing- so after a couple of doses, you might cough occasionally but the cough would only be to get the congestion out- it wouldn't be the constant type that makes your throat so sore or keeps you awake at night. It's a pretty effective medication for most people and safer for kids with mood disorders than typical antihistamines taken with regular cough medication. - but it works on chest congestion- I don't know about sinuses. Make sure if you take it that you don't take another medication- like sudafed or an allergy medication that has a decongestant in it too- according to my dr. [/QUOTE]
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