Ibuprofen and loratadine for cold symptoms
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking ibuprofen (a pain reliever) together with loratadine (an allergy medicine) works better than either medicine alone for common cold symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, headache, and cough. It may help you feel better faster.
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Who can take part
- You have a common cold with symptoms that started within the last 3 days
- You have at least 6 points on a symptom scale that includes sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, headache, feeling unwell, and chills
- You agree to use effective birth control if you are a woman who can become pregnant
- You are not currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy
- You do not have a bacterial infection like sinusitis, bronchitis, or ear infection
- You do not have a history of stomach ulcers, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, liver failure, or severe kidney disease
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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