In the middle of autumn, the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) raises the alarm. This Monday, October 23, he asked to no longer use several cold medications, he said The Parisian.
These are therefore all the so-called vasoconstrictor drugs, i.e. based on a molecule called pseudoephedrine. Between them : Humex, Active, Dolirhume, Cold NurofenOR Rinadvil.
Drugs that increase the risk of stroke
At the counter, it’s sold out three millions of boxes in 2022, second franceinfo. Because their immediate effectiveness seems to satisfy individuals. They have the effect of reducing the size of blood vessels and, in the case of a cold, deflate the mucous membrane of the nose.
But ANSM is suspected of increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Although cases are rare, the agency believes the risk is too great. Although it does not yet have formal evidence of their danger, the Agency has decided to do so advise against as a precaution. It can therefore neither ban them nor suspend their marketing.
Therefore, the French health authorities are now asking pharmacists to no longer promote them and to advise against them. If patients absolutely want it, they must now be well informed about the potential risks and recommended alternatives such as anti-inflammatoriesTHE paracetamol and the cleaning the nose with sea water spray, also available over the counter in pharmacies.
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