What was in the old Contac cold medicine?

What was in the old Contac cold medicine?

Phenylpropanolamine, or PPA, is found in nonprescription medications ranging from Contac and Triaminic to Acutrim and Dexatrim. The ingredient is believed to carry a risk of causing hemorrhagic strokes, or bleeding into the brain. The FDA is taking steps to ban the substance completely.

What are the ingredients in Aleve?

Naproxen Sodium 220 Mg (Naproxen 200 Mg) (NSAID)* Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer. *Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue #2 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.

Are Aleve and ibuprofen the same?

Ibuprofen is short-acting and is better suited for the treatment of acute pain, whereas Aleve is long-acting and is used for the treatment of chronic conditions. Aleve is more likely than ibuprofen to cause gastrointestinal (GI) side effects because it is longer acting.

Does Aleve contain diphenhydramine?

What are the active ingredients in Aleve PM? Each caplet contains 220 mg of naproxen sodium, an NSAID pain reliever and 25 mg of diphenhydramine HCl, which is a sleep aid.

Does Aleve have acetaminophen in it?

No, Aleve does not contain acetaminophen. Aleve should not be taken with acetaminophen or any other pain reliever/fever reducer unless your doctor has instructed you to do so. Do not take Aleve if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Aleve or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

Can you take naproxen and acetaminophen together?

Acetaminophen and naproxen work in different ways to control pain and have few overlapping side effects. For most people, it’s okay to use them together.

Can you take acetaminophen with Aleve?

The medical community considers it generally safe to take Tylenol and Aleve at the same time. However, alternating doses of Aleve and Tylenol can extend the relief from pain. A person can take one as the other starts to wear off. A person should only take the recommended doses of these medications.

Can you take Aleve and acetaminophen together?