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Common cold
Approved treatments
- Chlophedianol
- Doxylamin · St. Petersburg Bekhterev Research Psychoneurological Institute
- Formula 3 Cough Syrup · Vitality Works, Inc.
- Tussionex Pennkinetic · Teva
Tussionex Pennkinetic works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce pain and congestion. - Bss · B Braun
ANTICOAGULANT CITRATE DEXTROSE SOLUTION USP (ACD) SOLUTION A prevents blood clotting by binding free calcium, a crucial co-factor in the clotting cascade. - Pyrilamine · Impax Labs
- Semprex-D · Auxilium Pharms Inc
- Bromanautine · Allergan/AbbVie
- Propadrine · Alpharma Us Pharms
- Synalgos-Dc · Caraco
- Aminoacetic Acid 1.5% In Plastic Container · Baxter
- Dilaudid-Hp · Fresenius Kabi
Hydromorphone binds primarily to mu-opioid receptors, producing analgesia without a ceiling effect. - Tussionex Pennkinetic · Bayer
- Unisom · Chattem
- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE · B Braun
- Norgesic · Hikma
- Potassium Iodide · Roxane
- Organidin
Organidin works by helping to thin and loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. - Marezine · GSK
- Seldane
- Guaiastil
- Carbaphen
- Sudafed PE · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Perazyl
- Mucinex · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Phenergan Vc W/ Codeine · ANI Pharmaceuticals
- prostacyclin · United Therapeutics
- Codeine · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Zyrtec · Generic (originally UCB Pharma)
- Akovaz
Akovaz works by releasing norepinephrine, a natural chemical in the body that helps to relieve symptoms of respiratory and allergic conditions. - Pentoxiverine
- Rhinol
Rhinol works by activating the alpha-2A adrenergic receptor to constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages. - sulfogaiacol
- Clarinex · Generic (originally Schering-Plough/MSD)
Active metabolite of loratadine with higher potency at H1 receptors and additional anti-inflammatory properties. - Claritin · Generic (originally Schering-Plough)
- Norgesic · Endo
Orphenadrine citrate centrally acts on brain stem to selectively block facilitatory reticular functions. - Sudafed · Generic (multiple manufacturers)
- Acetaminophen · Polymedica
Acetaminophen works by blocking pain signals in the brain. - Flolan · AstraZeneca
Flolan works by binding to the prostacyclin receptor, causing blood vessels to relax and dilate. - Dilaudid-Hp · Fresenius Kabi
Full mu-opioid receptor agonist providing analgesia through CNS opioid receptor activation. - Tussionex Pennkinetic · Bayer
- Actidil · Novartis
- Isuprel
- Methylscopolamine · Fougera Pharms
- Karbinal Er · Mcneil
Karbinal Er works by blocking the histamine H1 receptor, a key player in the body's allergic response. - Azatidine
- Delsym · Generic (originally Roche)
- phenylpropanol
- Desloratadin · Max Zeller Soehne AG
- scopolamin · University Hospital, Angers
Clinical guidelines
- FDA label — any
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or influenza-like symptoms. - FDA label — any
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or headache disorder. Note: This product will not provide fast relief of headaches. - FDA label — any
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or migraine. Note: This product will not provide fast relief of headaches. - FDA label — any
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or influenza-like symptoms. - FDA label — 1L
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to influenza-like symptoms - FDA label — 1L
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold - FDA label — not recommended
Hydromorphone hydrochloride is not indicated for the management of common cold symptoms. - FDA label — not recommended
Hydromorphone hydrochloride is not indicated for the management of cough.
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Common cold patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
- Common cold treatment landscape brief
- Common cold treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Common cold
What drugs treat Common cold?
Tracked treatments include Chlophedianol, Doxylamin, Formula 3 Cough Syrup, Tussionex Pennkinetic, Bss, Pyrilamine, Semprex-D, Bromanautine.
What is the treatment for Common cold?
Standard treatment for Common cold includes Chlophedianol, Doxylamin, Formula 3 Cough Syrup, Tussionex Pennkinetic, Bss. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
What are the treatment guidelines for Common cold?
FDA label publishes guidelines for Common cold. 8 guideline references tracked.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Common cold patent cliff · Common cold CI report
- Treatment: Chlophedianol
- Treatment: Doxylamin · St. Petersburg Bekhterev Research Psychoneurological Institute
- Treatment: Formula 3 Cough Syrup · Vitality Works, Inc.
- Treatment: Tussionex Pennkinetic · Teva
- Treatment: Bss · B Braun
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing