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(Message started by: chopmyheadoff on Nov 27^th, 2006, 8:57am)

Title: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 27^th, 2006, 8:57am

was watching telly last night when i seen an advert for the above.
It was selling its self on the fact that it worked on the hypothalamus.

i was wondering, is this the same stuff that some of you yankees take with your melatonin at night to help you get a nights sleep ??

anyone else in the uk seen the advert, its the one where the cgi bloke gets his brain out and shows his hypothalamus as "the little blue bit" lol

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by Charlotte on Nov 27^th, 2006, 9:06am

My generic bendedryl bottle says that it is Diphenhydramine Hcl 25 mg. It's an antihistamine.
Boy, I like to see your commercial. Ours don't sound as interesting. We have Abe Lincoln, a ground hog, and a guy in a scuba suit selling that sleep aide that is supposed to be similar to melatonin.

Charlotte

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by UN solved on Nov 27^th, 2006, 9:14am

They are not the same drug.

"BENYLIN FIRST DEFENSE contains echinacea and menthol." There is no Benadryl in it.

UNsolved

Someone, correct me if I'm wrong ::)

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 27^th, 2006, 9:32am

any idea which of these works on the hypothal solved ??

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 27^th, 2006, 9:33am

oh, i just re-read your post.
its not the first defence, thats some crappy nasal spray,
its the cold and flu version.
they are capsules !!

?? anyone ??

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by LeLimey on Nov 27^th, 2006, 9:57am

funnily enough I bought some before I knew I had pneumonia not man flu ;) (ie a bit of a cold!)
I have to say I have finally fond something that makes red bull taste palatable.. these are NASTY!
They contain (each sachet) 1000mg paracetamol (WTF? THATS TONS!) and Phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2mg
vitamin C and a load of E numbers
Doesn't say anything about our hypothalamathingies os I suspect they are talking out of the top of their hats Chop me old boot!

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 27^th, 2006, 10:09am

on 11/27/06 at 09:57:39, LeLimey wrote:

pmsl - keep eye out for the advert you nutcase

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by LeLimey on Nov 27^th, 2006, 10:47am

I've SEEN the advert gobshite, why do you think I road tested it?! I'm convinced it was that that caused the pneumonia ::) I have NEVER tasted anything so godawful! The only thing that can do for the ole Body Clock is stop it stone cold dead!

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 28^th, 2006, 5:19am

on 11/27/06 at 10:47:27, LeLimey wrote:

are all you southerners so soft ?
wet as a driving instructors handshake :P

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by LeLimey on Nov 28^th, 2006, 6:17am

keep thinking that droopy drawers ;;D

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chewy on Nov 28^th, 2006, 7:00am

Quote:

The over-the-counter preparation, Benalyn, is simply Benadryl marketed as a cough medication

http://www.greensburgdailynews.com/opinion/local_story_026103805.html?keyword=secondarystory+rel=

Quote:

Benylin Cold & Flu Max Strength Sachets Non-Drowsy
The product contains the active ingredients: Paracetamol 1000 mg and Phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2 mg.

http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/medicines/medicines/b/benylin/cold_flu_max_sachets.htm

Quote:

Contains histamine-blocker diphenhydramine
Antihistamine, nasal decongestant, pain
reliever-fever reducer
Available in:
Tablets: Box of 24

http://www.benadrylusa.com/benadryl.asp?sec=3&page=41&from=40

Both products are MFGed by Pfizer

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 28^th, 2006, 7:12am

on 11/28/06 at 07:00:18, chewy wrote:

http://www.greensburgdailynews.com/opinion/local_story_026103805.html?keyword=secondarystory+rel=

tut tut tut , that a bit naughty of them.
so what is benadryl marketed as then ??

sorry if i sound dumb but we dont have it in the uk (as far as i know)

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chewy on Nov 28^th, 2006, 7:13am

USA Marketing

http://www.benadrylusa.com/benadryl.asp?sec=3&page=41&from=40

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 28^th, 2006, 7:18am

ahh - you edited as i was posting.

cheers.

Title: Re: benalyn cold and flu
Post by BB on Nov 28^th, 2006, 7:49pm

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/495339

Benalyn is the same as Benadryl, the active ingredient here is Diphendydramine which is a first generation antihistamine. Its an 1H- antagonist and has 2 major effects. The first is antihistamine ie reduces allergic reaction, the second is sedation affecting REM sleep and may have an effect on sleep pattern and the circadian clock, it does so by acting on the hypothalamus via the anticholenergic pathways.

Some CH are triggered by histamine and sedation is a favourable effect at night for sleep deprived clusterheads so I guess thats how it helps.

Painfree wishes to all.

Annette