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Suggest Medication For Cold While Having Prostate Enlargement
Question: What cold medicine should I take with an enlarged prostate
Brief Answer:
Pseudo-ephedrine and phenylpherine should be avoided
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it is important to choose a cold medication that does not contain the following ingredients: Pseudo-ephedrine and phenylpherine
So, you should watch out for decongestant remedies containing pseudoephedrine. This is commonly found in nasal decongestants but it can worsen prostate problems, leading to increased difficulty in urinating or a worsening urine stream.
Phenylephrine is also found in over-the-counter decongestants but it can constrict the prostatic capsule, which in turn can lead to a worsening of symptoms. I hope you find this helpful..
Pseudo-ephedrine and phenylpherine should be avoided
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it is important to choose a cold medication that does not contain the following ingredients: Pseudo-ephedrine and phenylpherine
So, you should watch out for decongestant remedies containing pseudoephedrine. This is commonly found in nasal decongestants but it can worsen prostate problems, leading to increased difficulty in urinating or a worsening urine stream.
Phenylephrine is also found in over-the-counter decongestants but it can constrict the prostatic capsule, which in turn can lead to a worsening of symptoms. I hope you find this helpful..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
so which cold medicines do you recommend
Brief Answer:
Stop zicam
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. you should stop the zicam and replace it with a phenylpherine and pseudo-ephedrine free formula as NyQuil cold and flu multi symptom or Vicks formula for cough , cold and flu relief .. I hope you find this helpful
Stop zicam
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. you should stop the zicam and replace it with a phenylpherine and pseudo-ephedrine free formula as NyQuil cold and flu multi symptom or Vicks formula for cough , cold and flu relief .. I hope you find this helpful
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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