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View Post: B Cepacia Found in Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
22 Nov 2009
9239028831 ( United States) - Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist, 15 ml. 9224028832 (United Kingdom) - Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray Solution, 15 ml. 9224028833 (Germany) - Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Dosiersystem, 15 ml ... Recent Blog Posts. B Cepacia Found in Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray · What's New With Cystic Fibrosis Research? Dare to Dream with Dr Francis Collins. Explore Cystic Fibrosis. Must Reads. What Is Cystic Fibrosis? ...
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View Post: usmle preparation: Sinusitis
22 Nov 2009 by asghar  
Rhinosinusitis is more common in individuals with congenital defects that affect humoral immunity and ciliary motility, in those with cystic fibrosis, and in persons with AIDS. ..... pressor sensitivity to mixed-acting agents, such as ephedrine, may be increased; guanethidine potentiates effects of epinephrine and inhibits effects of ephedrine; phenothiazines may reverse action of nasal decongestants; TCAs potentiate vasopressor response and may result in dysrhythmia ...
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View Post: Procter & Gamble recalls one batch of Vicks Sinex Micromist 15ml ...
20 Nov 2009
The bacteria pose little risk to healthy people, but could cause serious infections for people with weak immune systems, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis. If people have any concerns, ... 12.2.2 Topical nasal decongestants. 19/10/2007. European CHMP issues positive opinion on Avamys (fluticasone furoate) for treatment of allergic rhinitis. 11/11/2003. Triamcinolone nasal spray improves sleep quality in allergic rhinitis. Nasal problems ...
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View Post: Some Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray Recalled
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20 Nov 2009 by George Gombossy   ...
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View Post: CONSUMER REPORTS BLOG - GROUND BEEF MEAT RECAL 2009
21 Nov 2009 by HTBWMedia.com  
... Sinex Nasal Spray, however Proctor and Gamble is not taking any chances as the Bacteria found in the Proctor and Gamble Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray could cause serious infections for people with weakened immune systems or those with chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis. ... In the United States, the Proctor and Gamble Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray involved in the recall is sold as Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist with lot number 9239028831. ...
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View Post: Thousands of Vicks nasal sprays recalled over bacteria ...
21 Nov 2009 by really  
Routine testing in Germany showed the decongestant spray could contain the bacteria B. cepacia, which can cause serious infections in people with a weak immune system or those with underlying lung conditions. Those infected with the germ often go .... However, people who have certain health problems like weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis (CF), may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia. B cepacia is a known cause of ...
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View Post: P&G voluntarily recalls Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
20 Nov 2009 by Rupali Gupta  
B. cepacia poses little health risk to people who are healthy, but individuals who have chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis or whose immune system is weakened may be more susceptible to serious infection. ...
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View Post: Pharmacist.com
Single lot of Sinex VapoSpray recalled
20 Nov 2009 ...
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View Post: foodconsumer.org - P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray
19 Nov 2009
Also, those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, could be adversely affected. The product recalled in the U.S. is called Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour decongestant Ultra-Fine Mist with lot number 9239028831. ...
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View Post: P&G recalls some Vicks spray after bacteria found - News Wires ...
19 Nov 2009
While no illnesses have been reported, the bacteria could cause serious infections for an individual with a compromised immune system or a chronic lung condition such as cystic fibrosis, P&G said. ... The U.S. recall involves lot 9239028831 of Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist. In the United Kingdom, lot 9224028832 of Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray Solution is being recalled. In Germany, lot 9224028833 of Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray ...
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