My friend has a head cold and chest congestion. he has g6pd. what otc decongestants are safe for him to take?

?COPD? : Should c his pulmonary specialist as many have some drugs that may effect the respiratory system.

OTC medications are: Heavily marketed to the public, but data suggests they do little if anything to alter the course of illnesses they are marketed toward. Some symptomatic relief may be achieved, but is generally short-lived. A more effective approach, with no risk to a g6pd patient, are the old standbys, rest, hydration, humidified air and time.This said, most otc meds are low risk. See g6pd.Org for specifics.