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Chapter 2 Index
A. Evaluation by system:
1. General 2. HEENT
--Otitis Media:
Classification, Rx and Complications
--Pediatric ENT:
1. When to Refer for Tubes
2. Laryngeal Abnormalities
--The Treatment of Otorrhea
--Eye Problems of Children
--Allergic Rhinitis
--Sinusitis vs. Purulent Rhinitis vs. URI
--“Treatment” of the Common Cold |
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Frequently Used OTC Medications for the Common Cold
I. Nose drops: Don’t use for more than 3 days in a row
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Name of Medication |
Ingredient |
Instructions |
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Neosynephrine 1/8% - ¼% |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride |
Use 1/8% from 2-6 yrs of age Use 1/4% from 6 yrs - adult |
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NaSal drops or spray |
Saline |
2 drops TID |
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Otrivin 0.05% |
Xylometazoline hydrochloride |
do not give under 2 yrs of age |
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Otrivin 0.1% |
Same |
do not give under 12 yrs of age |
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Afrin - spray, drops, mist |
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride |
Use over 6 years of age |
II. PO Meds: Antihistamines
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Name of Medication |
Ingredient |
Instructions |
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Benadryl |
Diphenylhydramine |
6 m-12 m: 1/3 tsp bid
12m - 3 yr: 1/2 tsp bid
> 3 yr: 1/2 tsp tid |
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Chlortrimeton |
Chlorpheniramine maleate |
po liquid; 4/8 mg tabs; 4 mg is short acting; 8 mg 12 hours |
III. Antihistamine/Decongestant Combinations: most contain the same
ingredients
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Name of Medication |
Ingredient |
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Triaminic liquid and tabs |
Pseudoephredine
Chlorpheniramine maleate |
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Actifed |
Triprolidine
Pseudoephedrine |
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Dimetapp |
Brompheniramine maleate
Pseudoephredine |
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Dimetapp Sinus Caplet |
Brompheniramine maleate
Pseudoephedrine
Ibuprofen |
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Drixoral cold |
Dexbrompheniramine
Pseudoephedrine hcl |
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Children’s Tylenol Cold |
Acetaminophen
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Pseudoephedrine hcl |
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Pediacare |
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Pseudoephedrine |
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Robitussin Cold and Cough |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride
Guanifensesin |
Updated 2/02
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