pseudoephedrine
noun
pseu·do·ephed·rine
ˌsü-dō-i-ˈfed-rən 
British also -ˈe-fə-drən
: an isomer of ephedrine used in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate especially to relieve nasal congestion
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Decongestants and antihistamines For adults with stuffy noses, the only decongestant to bother with is pseudoephedrine, the active ingredient in regular Sudafed.
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Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Restrictions on access to pseudoephedrine were adopted in Australia at around the same time.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Oral decongestants: Choose options such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine).
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
It was marketed as an oral decongestant as effective as pseudoephedrine.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Restrictions on access to pseudoephedrine were adopted in Australia at around the same time.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Oral decongestants: Choose options such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine).
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
It was marketed as an oral decongestant as effective as pseudoephedrine.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Pseudoephedrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudoephedrine. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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