Publications by authors named "C S Sampey"
Objective: To demonstrate that the safety profiles of second-generation antihistamines (SGAs) meet the criteria set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for switching these products to over-the-counter (OTC) status.
Data Sources: MEDLINE search of articles published from 1970 through 2000.
Summary: Most patients with allergic rhinitis treat their symptoms with first-generation antihistamines (FGAs), which are available over-the-counter (OTC).