Theraflu
Encyclopedia
Theraflu is a brand of over-the-counter
cold
and flu medicines from Novartis
that contain different groupings of various cold and flu symptom medications. The original version of Theraflu (Novartis) contained Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) (1000 mg), Chlorpheniramine maleate (4 mg), Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (30 mg), and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (60 mg). A Canadian version is sold as NeoCitran. A British company, Reckitt Benckiser
, markets a similar product as Lemsip
(Lemsip is available in a variety of flavours and strengths containing up to 1,000 mg of Paracetamol, and 12.2 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride). They also sell Theraflu Warming Relief in day and nighttime varieties, which contain alcohol and Acetaminophen.
Because Pseudoephedrine is used in the production of Methamphetamine
, the original formula has been removed from production and a number of alternative formulations have been brought to market. The primary difference between the old versions and the new is the substitution of phenylephrine hydrochloride for the Pseudoephedrine.
TheraFlu is produced in several forms and flavors, but is best known for its original powder form which is mixed with hot water and then consumed as a beverage. Other forms include "SoftGel", syrup, and strips similar to Listerine PocketPaks breath fresheners.
Over-the-counter drug
Over-the-counter drugs are medicines that may be sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription...
cold
Common cold
The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, caused primarily by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses. Common symptoms include a cough, sore throat, runny nose, and fever...
and flu medicines from Novartis
Novartis
Novartis International AG is a multinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, ranking number three in sales among the world-wide industry...
that contain different groupings of various cold and flu symptom medications. The original version of Theraflu (Novartis) contained Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) (1000 mg), Chlorpheniramine maleate (4 mg), Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (30 mg), and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (60 mg). A Canadian version is sold as NeoCitran. A British company, Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser plc is a global consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest producer of household products and a major producer of consumer healthcare and personal products...
, markets a similar product as Lemsip
Lemsip
Lemsip is a brand of cold and flu remedies in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. It is manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser...
(Lemsip is available in a variety of flavours and strengths containing up to 1,000 mg of Paracetamol, and 12.2 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride). They also sell Theraflu Warming Relief in day and nighttime varieties, which contain alcohol and Acetaminophen.
Because Pseudoephedrine is used in the production of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs...
, the original formula has been removed from production and a number of alternative formulations have been brought to market. The primary difference between the old versions and the new is the substitution of phenylephrine hydrochloride for the Pseudoephedrine.
TheraFlu is produced in several forms and flavors, but is best known for its original powder form which is mixed with hot water and then consumed as a beverage. Other forms include "SoftGel", syrup, and strips similar to Listerine PocketPaks breath fresheners.
External links
- novartis.com - Novartis
- theraflu.com - Theraflu