Efficacy and Safety in the Combination of Ibuprofen / Loratadine Versus Ibuprofen Versus Loratadine

Summary

Phase III longitudinal, multicenter, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drug combination of Ibuprofen/Loratadine versus Ibuprofen versus Loratadine as monotherapy for the symptomatic treatment of the common cold.

Timeline

Start

2024-05-20

Primary completion

2025-01-20

Completion

2025-02-20

Publications

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