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What is the purpose of the pyrilamine maleate that is in midol and pamprin?
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PMS: Some of the PMS symptoms that women have during their cycle include symptoms that are made better with antihistamines like pyrilamine maleate. If midol is taken before bedtime, it will help create drowsiness as well
Answered 9/25/2020
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