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astemizole (HISMANAL)


DISEASE AND DRUG FAMILY INFORMATION

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Cough and Cold
Many prescription or over-the-counter drug combinations of two or more ingredients should not be used because they are irrational combinations of single ingredients, some of which are safe and effective and sensible to use alone if treating the symptom for which they are intended. The combinations, however, present extra risks for extra ingredients that will usually not add any benefit (possibly a risk) to the first ingredient and will invariably cost much more than the single ingredient alone.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC CITIZEN

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Statement Before the Institute of Medicine Committee Assessing the U.S. Drug Safety System (HRG Publication #1759)
Testimony on the adequacy and conclusions of FDA’s pre-approval review and ongoing post-approval reviews.