Dear E-druggers,
Another look at the question of common OTC cold preparations - using a
meta-analysis of the literature--came to the same conclusion.
Smith MB, Feldman W. Over-the-counter cold medications. A
critical review of clinical trials between 1950 and 1991. [see
comments]. JAMA 1993; 269(17):2258-2263.
Randy Trinkle, BScPharm, BA
Dept. of Pharmacy
Dawson Creek & District Hospital
Dawson Creek, BC
mailto://rtrinkle@pris.bc.ca
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