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This meta-analysis aimed to compare single-dose 10 mg phenylephrine and placebo separately in adult patients with acute nasal congestion due to the common cold.

Feb 1, 2007

This summary report presents the key findings of a national survey of American adults regarding the use of over-the-counter cough remedies to alleviate cough symptoms resulting from the flu, a cold, or other respiratory ailment.

Jan 26, 2007

Request for extension of comment period regarding Requirements for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Drugs, Including Drugs that are Regulated Under a Biologics License Application, and Animal Drugs.

Oct 12, 2006

Letter to the FDA's LT Darrell Lyons requesting additional time to address the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee.

Sep 11, 2006

While DXM is used safely by millions of Americans, some teenagers and young adults are intentionally abusing large quantities of medicines containing DXM in an effort to get high.

Jul 26, 2006

CHPA appreciates the comments of FDA in the February 2006, feedback letter and understands that these comments are FDA’s best advice on designing a protocol to address the safety and efficacy of benzocaine. We have included a revised final protocol for your final review.

Jun 5, 2006

The objectives of this study are: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 10% and 20% benzocaine gel for the relief of toothache, compared to placebo and to each other; and to assess the subject’s compliance with the dosing directions on the proposed label.

Jun 1, 2006

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