[e-drug] Evaluation of brand names (2)

[Janet.Robertson@gstt.sthames.nhs.uk]

E-drug: Evaluation of brand names (2)
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The use of the brand name Benadryl for acrivastine preparations in 
the UK has been the cause of complaint.  The brand is used for 
diphenhydramine preparations elsewhere in the world, and was 
used for diphenhydramine in the UK before 1987.

See letters 
Pharmaceutical-Journal 1998:261(Jul 18):89.

Pharmaceutical-Journal 2000:264(Jun 17):914-915
http://www.pharmj.com/Editorial/20000617/letters/longshaw.html 

Regards
Janet

Janet Robertson
Medicines Information Pharmacist
London - South Thames Medicines Information Service
Guy's Hospital
London
SE1 9RT

Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 5000 Extension 3937
Fax: +44 (0)20 7955 2927
Email: mailto:janet.robertson@gstt.sthames.nhs.uk
Web site: http://www.druginfozone.org 

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