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FDA’s Proposal to Remove Oral Phenylephrine from the OTC Monograph Isn’t a Surprise but What is Left “Over-the-Counter”?

The FDA Law Blog

As those of us of a certain age remember, prior to 2005/2006, pseudoephedrine was the decongestant of choice for OTC multi-symptom cold medicine. Then, Congress passed, and the President signed the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005. a); OTC Monograph M012: § M012.20. a); OTC Monograph M012: § M012.20.

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Is amoxicillin good for a UTI?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Amoxicillin dosage for UTI For UTI treatment, adults are typically prescribed 250 to 500 mg of amoxicillin every eight hours, according to Dr. Ruvinov, while children are prescribed a dosage based on their body weight, commonly 20 to 40 mg/kg/day, divided into three doses.

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What’s the best antihistamine?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Child vs. adult antihistamine dosage Antihistamine Age restrictions Child dosage Adult dosage Benadryl ( diphenhydramine ) Do not use in children younger than 6 unless your pediatrician tells you to; not for use in children younger than 2 Dosage (by weight, not age) is every 4-6 hours for children older than 2 years old: 20-24 lbs: 4 ml of 12.5

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Can you drink on Mucinex?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Always follow the directions on the packaging or consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about the appropriate dosage. Signs of misusing dextromethorphan may involve taking the medication in amounts higher than the recommended dosages or using them for non-medical reasons, such as to feel euphoria.

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Patents: a necessary evil?

European Pharmaceutical Review

FDA highlighted that over three quarters of new patents in the Orange Book between 2005 and 2015 were assigned to existing drugs. 10 There is a fear that such practices discourage innovative approaches, impacting on patient welfare. Finally, product hopping is another tactic for hindering generic entry into the market.

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Computed tomography for in-depth investigation of freeze-dried products

European Pharmaceutical Review

X-ray technology is also increasingly used in pharmaceutical R&D, particularly for examining solid dosage forms, an application for which this technology can be seamlessly adopted. X-ray Microtomography of Solid Dosage Forms. PharmTech 2005 Apr 1. J Food Science 2005; 70(7): e437-e442 [[link] 5. X-Ray Spectrom.

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Can you take Wellbutrin for weight loss?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Wellbutrin dosage for weight loss Dosage Average weight loss Wellbutrin SR (bupropion sustained-release) 300 mg/day 7.2% Labeling for Wellbutrin, like most antidepressants, was updated in 2005 to add a warning that it may cause rare cases of depression and comes with a risk of suicidal thoughts —especially in young adults.