Chapter 18, Problem 1CGP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Prepare a brief report including a list of the ingredients and their amounts, on a combination product such as Advil Cold & Sinus, Dimetapp Cold & Flu, Theraflu, Excedrin PM, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Dayquil, or Nyquil.

Concept introduction:

Viruses are the main reason for the cold which happen commonly, comprising chest and head cold and the seasonal flu. Over the counter cold medicines are used to relieve the symptoms of sore throat, cough, congestion and runny nose. Flu’s symptoms are similar but it includes headache, fever and soreness of muscle.

Symptoms of flu are fever and aches. Thus, to get a pain relief there are couple of
choices in which first is NSAIDs medicine like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), and naproxen sodium (Aleve)