Midol
Encyclopedia
Midol is a brand
of an over-the-counter drug
for menstrual cramping and other effects related to premenstrual syndrome and menstruation
. Midol is distributed by Bayer
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Midol was originally sold in 1911 as a headache and toothache remedy that was considered safer because it did not use the narcotics typically used at the time. It was then promoted as a cure for hiccups claiming it controlled spasms, and finally as a remedy for menstrual cramps and bloating. A formulation sold in the 1980s was made with the sympathomimetic, cinnamedrine. It had been reported to have abuse potential as an appetite suppressant
and sympathomimetic agent. Its Inventor William resides in Atlanta Georgia
The "Midol Complete" formulation consists of:
The "Extended Relief" formulation consists of:
The "Teen" formulation consists of:
The "Liquid Gels" formulation consists of:
The "PM" formulation consists of:
Brand
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of an over-the-counter drug
Drug
A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. There is no single, precise definition, as there are different meanings in drug control law, government regulations, medicine, and colloquial usage.In pharmacology, a...
for menstrual cramping and other effects related to premenstrual syndrome and menstruation
Menstruation
Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining . It occurs on a regular basis in sexually reproductive-age females of certain mammal species. This article focuses on human menstruation.-Overview:...
. Midol is distributed by Bayer
Bayer
Bayer AG is a chemical and pharmaceutical company founded in Barmen , Germany in 1863. It is headquartered in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and well known for its original brand of aspirin.-History:...
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Midol was originally sold in 1911 as a headache and toothache remedy that was considered safer because it did not use the narcotics typically used at the time. It was then promoted as a cure for hiccups claiming it controlled spasms, and finally as a remedy for menstrual cramps and bloating. A formulation sold in the 1980s was made with the sympathomimetic, cinnamedrine. It had been reported to have abuse potential as an appetite suppressant
Anorectic
An anorectic or anorexic , also known as anorexigenic or appetite suppressant, is a dietary supplement and/or drug which reduces appetite, food consumption, and as a result, causes weight loss to occur.-List of anorectics:Numerous pharmaceutical compounds are marketed as appetite suppressants.The...
and sympathomimetic agent. Its Inventor William resides in Atlanta Georgia
The "Midol Complete" formulation consists of:
- Acetaminophen 500 mg (Pain RelieverAnalgesicAn analgesic is any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain . The word analgesic derives from Greek an- and algos ....
) - CaffeineCaffeineCaffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a stimulant drug. Caffeine is found in varying quantities in the seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills certain insects feeding on the plants...
60 mg (Stimulant) - Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg (AntihistamineAntihistamineAn H1 antagonist is a histamine antagonist of the H1 receptor that serves to reduce or eliminate effects mediated by histamine, an endogenous chemical mediator released during allergic reactions...
)
The "Extended Relief" formulation consists of:
- Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (NSAID, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
The "Teen" formulation consists of:
- Acetaminophen 500 mg (Pain Reliever)
- PamabromPamabromPamabrom is a diuretic product included in retail drugs available in over-the-counter medications. The active diuretic ingredient in pamabrom is 8-bromotheophylline....
25 mg (DiureticDiureticA diuretic provides a means of forced diuresis which elevates the rate of urination. There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from bodies, although each class does so in a distinct way.- Medical uses :...
)
The "Liquid Gels" formulation consists of:
- IbuprofenIbuprofenIbuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, fever, as an analgesic , especially where there is an inflammatory component, and dysmenorrhea....
200 mg (Pain Reliever)
The "PM" formulation consists of:
- Acetaminophen 500 mg (Pain Reliever)
- Diphenhydramine citrateDiphenhydramineDiphenhydramine hydrochloride is a first-generation antihistamine possessing anticholinergic, antitussive, antiemetic, and sedative properties which is mainly used to treat allergies. Like most other first-generation antihistamines, the drug also has a powerful hypnotic effect, and for this reason...
38 mg (Sedative antihistamine)