Coricidin
Definition
- Noun:
- A brand name for an over-the-counter medication: "Coricidin" is a trademark for a specific brand of cold and flu medicine.
- An antihistamine drug: Specifically, it refers to a medication containing chlorpheniramine maleate, used to relieve symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy/watery eyes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I took Coricidin for my cold symptoms.
- The pharmacist recommended Coricidin HBP for people with high blood pressure.
Advanced Usage
- "Coricidin HBP": A specific formulation of the Coricidin brand designed to be safe for individuals with high blood pressure (HBP), as it does not contain decongestants that can raise blood pressure.
- My doctor said I should only use Coricidin HBP because of my hypertension.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlor-Trimeton: Another brand name for the same generic antihistamine drug, chlorpheniramine maleate.
- Antihistamine: The general class of drugs that block histamine, to which the active ingredient in Coricidin belongs.
- Decongestant: A type of drug that relieves nasal congestion, often combined with antihistamines in other cold medicines but not in Coricidin HBP.
Synonyms
- Cold medicine: A general term for medication that relieves symptoms of the common cold.
- Chlorpheniramine: The generic name for the antihistamine active ingredient.
Important Note
- Coricidin is a brand name, not a general medical term. It should be capitalized. It is crucial to read labels and consult a doctor or pharmacist, as different Coricidin products may contain different active ingredients for various symptoms (e.g., cough, pain).
Noun
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an antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton)
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