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About Dr Alan Galbraith
Expertise
I can answer most questions on drugs, both medical and "recreational". Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.

Experience
I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.

Organizations
Institute of Biology, London.

Publications
Principal author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 4th Edition published in November 2003 by Pearson Education, Australia.

Education/Credentials
BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;MIBiol; Cert Biol; HECert

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Topic: Pharmacy

Expert: Dr Alan Galbraith
Date: 3/1/2008
Subject: ethex 208

Question
Hi,
I need to know what this pill is. It is white and about the size of a vicoden. on 1 side it says ethex and on the other it has the numbers 208.I am in the USA
Thank you very much,
Libby

Answer
Dear Libby

It is a compounded preparation of pseudoephedrine (a nasal decongestant) and guaifenesin a harmless drug which helps to thin mucus to make it easier to expel from the body(technically - an expectorant. It is used mainly for cold symptoms with stuffy nose and cough. It is available without prescription.

Regards

Dr Alan Galbraith

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