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Medical Areas: Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
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medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations.
Company: Novartis
Approval Status: Approved March 2001
Treatment Area: Cold and Allergy
Tavist Allergy/Sinus/Headache, an over-the-counter medication,
has been approved for the temporary relief of symptoms associated
with hay fever, allergic rhinitis, and the common cold. These may
include, sinus congestion and pressure, runny nose and sneezing,
itchy throat, and itchy, watery eyes. Tavist Allergy/Sinus/Headache
is the only over-the-counter medication to combine the
antihistamine clemastine fumarate with a nasal decongestant and
pain reliever.
General adverse events associated with the use of an analgesic,
antihistamine, decongestant combination medication may include (but
are not limited to) the following:
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
Tavist Allergy/Sinus/Headache contains the analgesic
acetaminophen, the antihistamine clemastine fumarate, and the
decongestant pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
