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published medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations.
Company: Novartis
Approval Status: Approved March 2001
Treatment for: Cold and Allergy
General Information
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.
Side Effects
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
Mechanism of Action
Tavist Allergy/Sinus/Headache contains the analgesic acetaminophen, the antihistamine clemastine fumarate, and the decongestant pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
Additional Information
For additional information on Tavist Allergy/Sinus/Headache, please visit Novartis Consumer Products.
