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Original Article

Efficacy of a paracetamol–pseudoephedrine combination for treatment of nasal congestion and pain-related symptoms in upper respiratory tract infection

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Pages 2411-2418 | Accepted 11 Oct 2006, Published online: 30 Oct 2006

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