pseudoephedrine
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The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient — pseudoephedrine — were moved behind pharmacy counters.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 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
It will eliminate the prescription requirement for decongestants containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine.
From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2021
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