Only 8 unique nonanalgesic ingredients were identified among these products, with many products sold under the same brand name and with the same active ingredient. The 14 most common brands represented 211 unique products. Results Five pharmacies were visited to identify 18 brands, for which the commercial websites were then searched. Main Outcomes and Measures Frequency of active ingredients in OTC formulations. Data were collected and analyzed from July 1 to 31, 2018. Retail pharmacies in New Orleans, Louisiana, commercial websites, and the Drugs, Herbs and Supplements section of MedlinePlus and were searched. Objective To determine the prevalence of specific ingredients in OTC sinonasal products.ĭesign, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study took physical inventory of brand-name and generic OTC drugs marketed as sinus, cold, allergy, or nasal remedies. A variety of options for relief are available under proprietary names, although the actual number of available options may not be readily appreciated by the consumer or the clinician. Importance Sinonasal remedies are the most frequently purchased category of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in the United States. Shared Decision Making and Communication.Scientific Discovery and the Future of Medicine.
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