Sept. 28, 2001 — Benadryl, a drug commonly used for both allergies and insomnia, may actually be causing confusion and memory problems in some elderly people.
Benadryl, called “diphenhydramine” in many medicines, is often used in the hospital to help people sleep. In addition, it is in many allerg…
Pfizer voluntarily recalled the week of March 18 the latest line extension to its Benadryl allergy brand BenaMist, citing manufacturing issues. The company would provide no further details, and no definitive time has been set for a relaunch.
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Pfizer Inc. says two studies show that Benadryl, its O-T-C allergy product, is more effective than Claritin, the prescription brand marketed by Schering-Plough Corp. Data was presented recently at a meeting of the American Academy of Asthma Allergy and Immunology.
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DENVER — Last month, the National Jewish Medical and Research Center released a study claiming that children remain alert and ready to learn even after consuming the over-the-counter antihistamine diphenhydramine, commonly sold under the trade name Benadr…
Sulfites have been used for more than two thousand years, mostly as a preservative in both drinks and food. They are also used to sanitize fruit, such as wine grapes or food found in salad bars. Sulfites can bleach foods as well, as with potatoes and corn.
About 1 in 100 people have sensitivities to sulfites. And amon…
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a viral infection (Morbillivirus) of your respiratory system. Measles is very rare in the United States. Measles is spread through respiration , and is highly contagious90% of people without immunity sharing a house with an contaminated person will catch it. Measles is highly …
Hay fever does not always require medical treatment. Avoid known or suspected allergens. Hay fever symptoms lend themselves to home treatment.
Gargle with warm salt water, 1-2 tablespoons of table salt in 8 ounces of warm water, to soothe a mildly sore throat. Take nonprescription antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to relieve symptoms of sneezing, runny …
Allergies are a horrible thing to deal with for the normal person. There are allergies to many substances. A person can be allergic to food, medications, dogs, cats, dust, mold, grass, etc. The key to allergy relief is to prevent contact with these substances. For food allergies a person needs t…
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson walked away with the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare business last month for $16.6 billion cash. The deal placed the value of the Pfizer unit at approximately 4.3 times sales. Pfizer and J&J expect to close the transaction by year s end.
The move catapults J&J …
While some ailments require specific medications, others may be treated with simple home remedies that have withstood the test of time. Generations ago, people began using home remedies and have passed their knowledge…
