Definition

Noun: A brand name for a specific over-the-counter or prescription medication. It is a combination drug formulated to relieve symptoms associated with upper respiratory congestion, such as those from the common cold or allergies. Its formula typically includes three main types of active ingredients: an antihistamine (to reduce allergic reactions like sneezing and runny nose), a bronchodilator (to open airways in the lungs), and a vasoconstrictor (to shrink swollen nasal passages for easier breathing).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor recommended Drixoral for my severe nasal congestion and sinus pressure.
  • You can find Drixoral in the cold and flu aisle of the pharmacy.
  • Always check the label, as Drixoral may cause drowsiness due to its antihistamine component.

Advanced Usage

• "on Drixoral": Describing the state of taking this medication.
  • He couldn't drive because he was on Drixoral and felt too sleepy.

Variants and Related Words

• Decongestant (n): A type of drug that relieves nasal congestion. Drixoral is a specific brand of decongestant combination medicine.
• Antihistamine (n): A drug that blocks histamine, used in allergies. This is one component of Drixoral.
• Brand name / Trade name: Drixoral is a trade name. The general term for its ingredients is a "combination cold medicine."

Synonyms

• Cold medicine: A general term for medications treating cold symptoms.
• Decongestant combination: A more descriptive term for drugs with multiple active ingredients like Drixoral.

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Noun

1. the trade name for a drug used to treat upper respiratory congestion; it contains an antihistamine and a bronchodilator and a vasoconstrictor