Some over-the-counter medications can be used to treat symptoms of the common cold. But not all of them are effective.

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Two novel quaternary opioid antagonists with selectivity for peripheral (i.e., GI) µ-opioid receptors, methylnaltrexone (Figure 1) and alvimopan (Figure 2), have been developed that might prove ...

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Many over-the-counter cold medicines are safe to take during pregnancy. A few examples include acetaminophen (Tylenol), dextromethorphan (Robitussin), and menthol products like Vicks. However, it’s ...