To: "Vocalist" <vocalist>
Subject: MED: Entex
Date sent: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 20:21:05 -0500
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

Naomi asks about Entex. It's a combination medication containing
guaifenesin (everybody's favorite expectorant) and controlled
release phenylpropanolamine, a common decongestant found in many
OTC products. it's a prescription drug because it delivers a
higher dose of both medications. I've been on it occasionally
and have found that it makes me quite jittery and interferes with
sleep. I'm not aware of any side affects regarding singing. You
likely are getting more interference from the cold than the
medication. Be aware that any symptoms lasting as long as yours
could be the result of a secondary infection, particularly if you
are coughing up yellow stuff or your nasal discharge is not
clear. In this case, go see your doctor about getting on an
antibiotic. I had one of these infections last summer that
lasted three weeks even with all the medication.

Alan Goldhammer, PhD
Assoc. Vice President Regulatory Affairs
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America