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Over-the-counter medicines and the potential for unwanted sleepiness Horne, JA ; Barrett, PR

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London Department for Transport, 2001; Road safety research report 24, Subject(s): Online resources: Abstract: This report identifies those medicines available over the counter (OTC) that have the potential to cause drowsiness, and therefore the potential to be hazardous to drivers and other road users. We identified a total of 102 medicines for the treatment of coughs and colds, allergies, pain, nausea and gastrointestinal upsets, all with the potential to cause sedation.
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This report identifies those medicines available over the counter (OTC) that have the potential to cause drowsiness, and therefore the potential to be hazardous to drivers and other road users. We identified a total of 102 medicines for the treatment of coughs and colds, allergies, pain, nausea and gastrointestinal upsets, all with the potential to cause sedation.