Question

 

Discuss sleep aids and cough-and-cold remedies as some of the other classes of over-the-counter drugs.

Answer 1

Most of the over the counter sleep aids contain antihistamines..Over the counter sleep aids make up groggy and produce drowsiness next day..There is a possibility of medication interaction.. common sleep aids are available in the pharmacy are Diphenhydramine, Doxylamine succinate,melatonin,valerian ..This drugs contain antihistamine effects having lot of side effects like drowsiness in the day time,blurred vision,dry mouth,constipation and urinary retention,head ache..
  Precautions should be taken before starting any sleeping aid,consult the doctor and inform them if you are on any other medications that can get interact this drug effect..Per day one tablet is recommended..never continue any medication that can make you to get addict..Avoid alcohol and don't drink after this medications..This sleep aids is a temporary option,if still having trouble sleeping consult the doctor to find out the cause..short-term of prescription may be recommended.
Cough and cold relieve by taking Antihistamines..This antihistamines block the chemical called histamine..Decongestant reduce swelling in the passage ways of your nose,which relief the block..this drugs induce drowsiness,it is better to use this drugs in the night time,it produce side effects so precautions should be taken before..It is better to consult the doctor before taking over the counter drugs..This over the counter antihistamine and decongestant treat cold and allergy symptoms..This antihistamines agent produce sedative effects..it should not be used for sedation or sleep aid purpose..