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{{for|the Kanye West song formerly known as "Theraflu"|Cold (Kanye West song)}} |
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'''Theraflu''' is a brand of ] ] and ] medicines from ] that contain different groupings of various cold and flu symptom medications. The original version of Theraflu contained ] (]) (1000 mg), ] (4 mg), ] (30 mg), and ] (60 mg). The ] and ] version is sold as '''NeoCitran'''. A British company, ], markets a similar product as ] (Lemsip is available in a variety of flavours and strengths containing up to 1,000 mg of paracetamol, and 12.2 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride). They also sell Theraflu Warming Relief in day and nighttime varieties, which contain alcohol and acetaminophen. |
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Because ] is used in the production of ], the original formula has been removed from production and a number of alternative formulations have been brought to market. The primary difference between the old versions and the new is the substitution of ] for the pseudoephedrine. |
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Theraflu is produced in several forms and flavors, but is best known for its original powder form which is mixed with hot water and then consumed as a beverage. Other forms include "SoftGel", syrup, and strips similar to breath fresheners like ] ] and ] Super Thin Mints. |
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==Shortage== |
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In March 2013, Novartis OTC released a statement on their website saying that they are conducting maintenance and improvements at their Lincoln, Nebraska facility, which manufactures Theraflu®. As a result, Theraflu® is temporarily unavailable.<ref>http://www.theraflu.com/where-to-buy/index.shtml</ref> |
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==Misuse of name== |
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In 2014, several people in Pennsylvania died after overdosing on a mixture of ] and ], 2 powerful narcotics that had been mislabeled (on the street) as "Theraflu."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/27/wave-heroin-deaths-in-pittsburgh-called-major-public-health-crisis|title= |
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Wave of heroin deaths in Pittsburgh called 'major public health crisis'}}</ref><ref>''But cf''. {{cite web|url=http://www.aol.com/article/2014/01/28/heroin-laced-with-fentanyl-blamed-for-22-deaths-in-pa/20817552|title=Heroin Laced With Fentanyl Blamed For 22 Deaths In PA}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*{{official website|1=http://www.theraflu.com/}} |
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