| acetaminophen | <drug> The generic name for a common nonprescription medication useful in the treatment of mild pain or fever. This is called paracetamol in the UK. [American term] Synonym: paracetamol. (25 Jun 1999) |
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| acetaminophen deacetylase | <enzyme> Forms p-aminophenol Registry number: EC 3.5.1.- Synonym: apap deacetylase (26 Jun 1999) |
| phenylephrine | <chemical> An alpha-adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, cardiotonic agent, mydriatics, nasal decongestants, sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor agents. Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, 3-hydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)-, (R)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| phenylephrine hydrochloride | <drug> An alpha 1 adrenergic agonist. (15 Oct 1997) |
| tablets | Solid dosage forms, of varying weight, size, and shape, which may be molded or compressed, and which contain a medicinal substance in pure or diluted form. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tablets, enteric-coated | Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |