hello ive been to the doctors this morning with my little boy and the doctor has given him this medicine and i was wondering what it was and what does this acually treat. thankyou and hope to hear from you soon.
2007-02-12 00:14:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It is a decongestant, I wasn't aware that it was often used for children though.
2007-02-12 00:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by 'H' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean....Pseudoephedrine? u have an i in the begining id u mean Pseudoephedrine this is what it is.....
Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure. Pseudoephedrine is in a class of medications called sympathomimetic agents that are used as nasal decongestants. It works by causing narrowing of the blood vessels of swollen nasal mucous membranes to reduce nasal congestion and allow drainage of sinus passages.
2007-02-12 08:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by binstergirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a decongestant, but does not "cure" anything. It just relieves symptoms.
Hope he feels better soon!
2007-02-12 08:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pseudo ephedrine is found in cold and flu medications, its what some people are obtaining illegally to make into the drug "speed"
2007-02-12 08:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by mel_leno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U surprise me,u mean u couldnt ask the doctors what there were giving u,luck u have yahoo!answers but am still surprised.
2007-02-12 08:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by lady x 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Think its a stimulant based decongestant... dont use it at night...
not sure
2007-02-12 08:36:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pseudoephedrine is just sudafed, which is a decongestant cold medication. why didnt you ask the doctor while you were there?
2007-02-12 08:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by loveboatcaptain 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is a decongestant
2007-02-12 08:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋