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ibuprofen and Cough

ibuprofen has been researched along with Cough in 9 studies

Midol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine

Cough: A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 57-year-old woman believed that ibuprofen, prescribed for back pain, improved her idiopathic chronic cough that had been resistant to inhaled and oral corticosteroids."9.07Chronic cough responsive to ibuprofen. ( Dales, RE; Lunau, MA; Schweitzer, I; Tierney, MG, 1992)
"No significant differences were observed in the number of days with cough between patients with uncomplicated acute bronchitis and discoloured sputum treated with ibuprofen, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, or placebo."5.17Efficacy of anti-inflammatory or antibiotic treatment in patients with non-complicated acute bronchitis and discoloured sputum: randomised placebo controlled trial. ( Bayona, C; Cots, JM; Llor, C; Miravitlles, M; Moragas, A; Morros, R; Pera, H; Plana-Ripoll, O, 2013)
"A 57-year-old woman believed that ibuprofen, prescribed for back pain, improved her idiopathic chronic cough that had been resistant to inhaled and oral corticosteroids."5.07Chronic cough responsive to ibuprofen. ( Dales, RE; Lunau, MA; Schweitzer, I; Tierney, MG, 1992)
"Acute bronchitis is one of the most prevalent respiratory infections in primary care, and in more than 90% of the cases antibiotics are prescribed, mainly when purulent expectoration is present."2.76Effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatment versus antibiotic therapy and placebo for patients with non-complicated acute bronchitis with purulent sputum. The BAAP Study protocol. ( Bayona, C; Boada, A; Cots, JM; Fernández, Y; Llor, C; Miravitlles, M; Moragas, A; Morros, R; Pera, H, 2011)
" This article reviews the pediatric drugs indicated for cough, cold, and allergic rhinitis, focusing on the utility of clinical pharmacology, safety, and efficacy data in determining the pediatric dosing regimen and the approaches taken for regulatory decision making."2.49An overview of the pediatric medications for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis, cough, and cold. ( Fan, Y; Ji, P; Leonard-Segal, A; Sahajwalla, CG, 2013)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (11.11)18.2507
2000's3 (33.33)29.6817
2010's5 (55.56)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Llor, C2
Moragas, A2
Bayona, C2
Morros, R2
Pera, H2
Plana-Ripoll, O1
Cots, JM2
Miravitlles, M2
Fan, Y1
Ji, P1
Leonard-Segal, A1
Sahajwalla, CG1
Hurst, JR1
Saleh, AD1
Steurer, J1
Pearce, PZ1
Fernández, Y1
Boada, A1
Gwaltney, JM1
Winther, B1
Patrie, JT1
Hendley, JO1
Dales, RE1
Lunau, MA1
Tierney, MG1
Schweitzer, I1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Randomized, Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Cough Syrup Containing Specific Plant Extracts (Poliflav M.A.) and Honey Versus Placebo in Cough Due to Upper Respiratory Tract Infection[NCT03218696]80 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2018-02-28Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for ibuprofen and Cough

ArticleYear
An overview of the pediatric medications for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis, cough, and cold.
    Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 2013, Volume: 102, Issue:12

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child; Child, Preschool;

2013

Trials

4 trials available for ibuprofen and Cough

ArticleYear
Efficacy of anti-inflammatory or antibiotic treatment in patients with non-complicated acute bronchitis and discoloured sputum: randomised placebo controlled trial.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2013, Oct-04, Volume: 347

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacteria

2013
Effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatment versus antibiotic therapy and placebo for patients with non-complicated acute bronchitis with purulent sputum. The BAAP Study protocol.
    BMC pulmonary medicine, 2011, Jun-21, Volume: 11

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amoxicillin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents

2011
Combined antiviral-antimediator treatment for the common cold.
    The Journal of infectious diseases, 2002, Jul-15, Volume: 186, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chlorpheniramine; Common Cold; Cough; Do

2002
Chronic cough responsive to ibuprofen.
    Pharmacotherapy, 1992, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Chronic Disease; Cough; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Middle Aged

1992

Other Studies

4 other studies available for ibuprofen and Cough

ArticleYear
Neither anti-inflammatory nor antibiotic treatment significantly shortens duration of cough in acute bronchitis compared with placebo.
    Evidence-based medicine, 2014, Volume: 19, Issue:3

    Topics: Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Bron

2014
[Not Available].
    Praxis, 2014, Feb-12, Volume: 103, Issue:4

    Topics: Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Bron

2014
Novel presentation of acute pericarditis in an Ironman triathlete.
    Current sports medicine reports, 2007, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Confusion; Cough; Dyspnea; Electrocar

2007
Best drugs for what ails you: the brands to buy--and those to skip.
    Consumer reports, 2009, Volume: 74, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Anesthetics, Local; Cetirizine; Chlorpheniramine; Common Cold; Cough; Dextromethorpha

2009