Cold and Allergies
Where can I Find Primatene Mist Inhalers?
Primatene Mist inhalers were the only OTC inhalers left on the market…now they are slowly being taken off the market. This is because since 2006 all CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) inhalers have been taken off the market. This is because CFCs are considered bad for the environment. It has been harder and harder to find pharmacies that carry Primatene [...]
My Dog Has Allergies!
Yes, doggies get allergies too! Tater Tot, the younger shih tzu has had allergies since she was a pup. They get worst during allergy season, just like the humans! Her allergies present as watery eyes, runny nose and itchy skin….super itchy skin. The first time we realized Tater had allergies was because she was scratching [...]
New Concentration of Infants’ Tylenol Suspension
A few months ago, it was announced that there would be an industry-wide transition from the old infants’ acetaminophen (Tylenol) concentrated drops (80mg/0.8ml) to a new concentration of infants’ acetaminophen suspension (160mg/5ml). In the past, there have always been two different concentrations of liquid Tylenol on the market -one for children and one for infants. Now, with the [...]
Question of the Day Update
You’ve heard it before but it bears repeating – there are no stupid questions. We thought it would be fun to post random questions that we are asked throughout our work days and from this site. So, if you have any random questions -please leave us a comment or send us an email – nova@getpharmacyadvice.com [...]
Fluticasone Nasal Spray (Flonase) for Allergies
I’m jumping ship here…move over Allegra, here comes Flonase! Don’t get me wrong, I think Allegra and its counterparts, Claritin and Zyrtec are great options to treat allergies, but the intranasal corticosteroids are the most effective monotherapy (single-drug therapy) for allergic rhinitis (aka allergy symptoms). Intranasal means you take the medication through your nose, and corticosteroids are a [...]
Allegra for Congestion
Yay, more info on Allegra! Nova put up a great post last week, “Juice and Allegra.” It answers the many different questions and comments we received in response to my “Orange Juice with Allegra” piece. Check it out! Here’s some extra details on Allegra and its buddies Claritin and Zyrtec. Congestion -which OTC allergy medication is the [...]
Juice and Allegra
First off -wow! Thank you for all the comments/questions in response to Catie’s Orange Juice and Allegra article. Her article was about the Zyrtec commercial about not being able to drink juice and take Allegra at the same time. Since she posted that article, we have received great questions/comments that we want to follow up on. [...]
Orange Juice with Allegra
Sticking with the Allegra theme… I was taking a rare moment to relax last night (usually I’m running around with my head cut off!), and while I was watching TV (American Idol to be more specific) a Zyrtec commercial came on. I think it was a Zyrtec commercial! All I know is the producers of said [...]
OTC Allegra is here…almost!
Yay, Allegra is going over-the-counter…find it on drugstore shelves starting March 4th under the name Allegra Allergy! Allergy symptoms are starting to run rampant here in North Carolina. Much to do with the fantastic weather we’ve been having as of late! And with the full-blown allergy season fast-approaching, this OTC Allegra news comes just in time (covenient, right?) to [...]
How to Treat Poison Ivy
While poison ivy or poison oak may not lead to life-threatening events, the intense itching brought on by being exposed to said plants is enough to drive one batty! The urushiol oil contained in the resin released from the poison ivy, oak, or sumac plant creates an allergic contact dermatitis in about 50% [...]
