MedPonte PharmaceuticalsOn September 28, 2001, Carter-Wallace was acquired by a group of investors led The Carlyle Group and The Cypress Group, following a vote by Carter-Wallace shareholders approving the transaction. The company, which has been renamed MedPointe, is now privately owned. Investors include: The Carlyle Group is a global diversified private equity firm that originates, structures […]
What Medicines to Take Although both microorganisms cause disease, viruses differ from bacteria in that bacteria generally respond to antibiotics, whereas viruses do not. Antibiotics do not work against cold or flu germs. To treat the symptoms of the common cold, doctors prescribe antihistamines and decongestants. For coughs, doctors prescribe cough suppressants and expectorants. Nasal […]
When to Call Your Doctor Most colds do not require contacting a doctor, but you should call your doctor if: Your symptoms get worse Your symptoms last a long time You develop signs of a more serious problem such as: feeling sick to your stomach vomiting high fever chills chest pain coughing up thick, yellow-green […]