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Category: Cold and flu remedies

Explore our medication guides and pharmacology articles within this category.

What is Cetsky cold used for?: Clarifying the Medication's Purpose

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While the exact medication 'Cetsky cold' is not a recognized pharmaceutical product, the query often refers to 'Cetiz Cold,' a combination medicine used to treat a variety of common cold and allergy symptoms. This medication helps relieve discomfort associated with colds, including stuffy nose, sneezing, and fever.

Which decongestant has proven ineffective? The facts on oral phenylephrine

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In September 2023, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel unanimously determined that oral phenylephrine, a widely available decongestant, is ineffective at relieving nasal congestion. This finding answers the crucial question: which decongestant has proven ineffective, confirming that countless over-the-counter products offer no more relief than a placebo.

What is Aspen cold tablets used for?

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many over-the-counter cough and cold products contain similar active ingredients under different brand names. This applies to the product often referred to as 'Aspen cold tablets,' which is not a single, standardized product, but rather a combination of medications formulated to alleviate common cold and flu symptoms.