Overview
Antitussive Effect of a Naturally Flavored Syrup Containing Diphenhydramine, Compared With Dextromethorphan and Placebo
Status:
Completed
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-06-01
2014-06-01
Target enrollment:
0
0
Participant gender:
All
All
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antitussive (cough-suppressing) effects of two liquid medications: a combination of diphenhydramine and phenylephrine in a naturally cocoa flavoring, and, dextromethorphan syrup, compared with placebo.Phase:
Phase 4Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
NoDetails
Lead Sponsor:
Montefiore Medical CenterTreatments:
Antitussive Agents
Capsaicin
Chlorpheniramine, phenylpropanolamine drug combination
Dextromethorphan
Diphenhydramine
Guaifenesin
Oxymetazoline
Phenylephrine
Phenylpropanolamine
Promethazine
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:- healthy adult nonsmokers
- onset of acute, viral upper respiratory tract infection (common cold) within 72 hours
of enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
- smokers
- history of asthma or other respiratory disorders