pseudoephedrine
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noun
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Phenylephrine had become the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient — pseudoephedrine — were moved behind pharmacy counters.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023
The UK-wide review for pseudoephedrine was initiated after regulators in France alerted European drugs regulator the EMA, which is also conducting a review, about some recent, rare cases.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023
That’s the only place I can think of where pineapple exposure might coincide with cough syrup old enough to still contain pseudoephedrine.
From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2021
Be cautious with: Products that contain the decongestants phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine, such as certain OTC multisymptom cold and cough remedies.
From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021
One proposal would end local rules requiring a prescription to get the allergy medication pseudoephedrine.
From Washington Times • May 15, 2020
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