USE OF S(+) ANTIPODES OF ANALGESIC AGENTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A COMPOSITION TO TREAT RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for providing improved treatment, management or mitigation of cold, cold-like and/or flu symptoms by administering a safe and effective amount of a composition comprising an analgesic agent substantially free or of its R(-) antipode selected from the group consisting of (S+)-ibuprofen, (S+) flurbiprofen and (S+) ketoprofen, pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, and mixtures thereof along with at least one of (a) a decongestant, (b) an expectorant and (c) and antitussive.