Why was triaminic discontinued?

Why was triaminic discontinued?

Phenylpropanolamine, or PPA, is found in nonprescription medications ranging from Contac and Triaminic to Acutrim and Dexatrim. The ingredient is believed to carry a risk of causing hemorrhagic strokes, or bleeding into the brain. The FDA is taking steps to ban the substance completely.

What is triaminic used for?

This combination medication is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.

Do they still make yellow triaminic?

After careful consideration, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has decided to discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of Children’s Triaminic® Thin Strips® as of January 1, 2012. The decision to discontinue is based upon a business need. Children’s Triaminic® Thin Strips® are safe and effective when used as directed.

How often can you give triaminic?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 4 to 6 hours, as directed by the product package or by your doctor. Do not take more than 4 doses in a day. Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed.

What is Triaminicin?

This combination medication is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Decongestants help relieve stuffy nose, sinus, and ear congestion symptoms.

Does triaminic make you sleepy?

Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, constipation, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Why actifed is banned?

Because of the product’s possible use in making methamphetamines, in 2006 Pfizer Consumer Healthcare discontinued the original formula containing pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (60mg), and triprolidine hydrochloride (2.5mg) , and instead began using the active ingredients chloropheniramine maleate(4 mg.)

What are the ingredients in Triaminicin?

A Tip From Dr. T

Active ingredients Amount Purposes
Acetaminophen Chlorpheniramine maleate Dextromethorphan HBr Phenylephrine HCl 160 mg 1 mg 5 mg 2.5 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant

What drug class is pseudoephedrine?

Pseudoephedrine is in a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It works by causing narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.