New combo pill aims to knock out cold and flu symptoms fast

NCT ID NCT05118672

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether a single pill containing three medicines (paracetamol for pain and fever, fexofenadine for allergy-like symptoms, and phenylephrine for nasal congestion) works better than a placebo at relieving flu and cold symptoms. 567 adults with moderate to severe symptoms took either the combo pill or a placebo. The goal was to see if symptoms like stuffy nose, cough, and headache improved more with the combo.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinica de Alergia Martti Antila

    Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil

  • Eurofarma Laboratórios S.A

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 06696-000, Brazil

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