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Cough is the most bothersome symptom for patients with the common cold.

The objective of the study is to compare the phytotherapic "Bromelin", a compound preparation of honey from the bee apis mellifera with the extract of the pineapple (Ananas comosus) with placebo in reducing cough episodes in patients with the common cold.


Clinical Trial Description

Common cold is very frequent and cough is one of the most troublesome symptoms. Over-the-counter medications are used by patients without prescription, many times with important side effects.

Bromelin, a compound made with honey and pineapple extract could offer cough symptomatic relief as a soothing agent.

This study aims to compare this compound with placebo in reducing cough in patients with common cold in an clinical trial designed in conformity to CONSORT guidelines. ;


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NCT number NCT01356693
Study type Interventional
Source Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Contact Emanuel SC Sarinho, MD, PhD
Phone 55-81-88814801
Email emanuel.sarinho@gmail.com
Status Unknown status
Phase Phase 4
Start date June 2011
Completion date March 2012