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chlophedianol/pseudoephedrine (Clofera)
OTC combination for cough & cold.
Contains: chlophedianol & pseudoephedrine
Indications:
- cold symptoms in adults & children 6 years & older
- cough, rhinitis rhinorrhea & nasal congestion
- allergic rhinitis [2]
Mechanism of action:
- not much evidence that chlophedianol is effective for cough
Notes:
- costs $25 for 4 ounces compared with $5 for other OTC products
General
cough & cold medication
pharmacologic combination
References
- Prescriber's Letter 16(10): 2009
COMMENTARY: Clofera (Clophedianol/Pseudoephedrine) for Cough
GUIDELINES: Cough Suppressant and Pharmacologic Protussive
Therapy (ACCP, 2006)
GUIDELINES: Cough and the Common Cold (ACCP, 2006)
Detail-Document#: 251003
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
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Components
chlophedianol (clofedanol, chlofedanol, Coldrin, Pectolitan, Detigon)
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Afrin, Drixoral, SudoGest)