Comment on Is a Lemsip Max just a paracetamol?

JoBo@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

• zzzz@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Or, better yet, Tylenol, coffee, and Sudafed (which is a decongestant that does work).

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  • NABDad@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Make sure the Sudafed actually contains pseudoephedrine.

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    • 8bitguy@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      And of you have heart issues, know that pseudoephedrine is a stimulant (as well as caffeine of course).

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      • TheBananaKing@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        Also if you’re on ADHD meds, which are also stimulants.

        That was one jitery mess of a day, let me tell you.

        I knew they were both stimulants, but I didn’t stop to make the mental connection. All bunged up, sudafed, wait wtf why am I so ah fuck.

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  • PeachMan@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    There are types of Sudafed that don’t work and types that do.

    Pseudoephedrine HCl is the original recipe, it’s controlled in the US because people use it to make meth. So it’s behind the counter at US pharmacies, and you usually have to show ID to make sure you’re not buying too much.

    Phenylephrine is the new stuff that’s basically useless, it’s not controlled because it basically does nothing. You can’t use it to make meth, but it also doesn’t work as a decongestant. It’s called Sudafed PE.

    I’m not sure about other countries but that’s how it works in the US. If you’re not showing ID up a pharmacist, you’re not buying the good stuff.

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    • great_site_not@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Phenylephrine is the new stuff that’s basically useless, it’s not controlled because it basically does nothing.

      No, it’s not controlled because it can’t be used to make meth. It doing nothing is just an unfortunate coincidence. There are other decongestants that aren’t controlled but do work.

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      • PeachMan@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        What you’re saying doesn’t conflict with what I’m saying. It does nothing, so there’s no reason to control it. 😆

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  • ook_the_librarian@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Lewis: You’re not alone in preferring tablets. One of the most popular decongestant ingredients is phenylephrine. It’s found in drugs like Sudafed PE, Benadryl Allergy D Plus Sinus, and Vicks Dayquil Cold and Flu Relief.

    But earlier this month, in a rare move, an FDA advisory panel declared that oral phenylephrine is completely useless at clearing up congestion.

    I mean, why give advise to someone who posts an article which drugs are useless about how useful your favorite decongestant is. I know sudafed is more than one product, but c’mon, skim something before saying “better yet”.

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    • zzzz@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      I am aware of Sudafed PE. I guess it was clear in my mind that Sudafed means pseudoephedrine, but i can see that it didn’t come across clearly.

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