Since January 1, 2000, there have been 460 documented cases of propylhexedrine abuse or misuse reported to US poison control centers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert ...

Decongestants are used to reduce nasal stuffiness or congestion caused by allergies, the common cold or other infections. Nasal congestion occurs because of swelling of tissues lining the nose or the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. This article is more than 4 years old. Propylhexedrine is a ...

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about an over-the-counter drug and the harmful impacts of misuse. Benzedrex is a nasal decongestion inhaler and is used short term to ...

SAN DIEGO ― The active ingredient in an over-the-counter nasal decongestant appears to be re-emerging as a "new" drug of abuse, addiction experts warn. Propylhexedrine (multiple brands) is indicated ...

THIS paper is a report on a controlled study of the effects of a new sympathomimetic drug on patients with coronary arteriosclerosis. The drug, l-cyclohexyl-2-methylaminopropane, is used commercially ...