DRIXORAL PLUS
LOE Approachingacetaminophen; dexbrompheniramine maleate; pseudoephedrine sulfate
NDAORALTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Approved
May 1987
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
DRIXORAL PLUS (acetaminophen; dexbrompheniramine maleate; pseudoephedrine sulfate) by Merck & Co.. Approved for minor aches, pains due to: headache sore throat flu toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever. First approved in 1987.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Drixoral Plus is an oral extended-release tablet combining acetaminophen, dexbrompheniramine maleate, and pseudoephedrine sulfate for symptomatic relief of cold and flu symptoms. It targets minor aches, pains, headache, sore throat, and fever associated with the common cold and influenza. The product combines analgesic, antihistamine, and decongestant mechanisms in a single formulation.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), suggesting shrinking brand teams and focus on generic transition or repositioning strategies.
Mechanism of Action
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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