Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a decongestant. The salts pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine sulfate are found in many over-the-counter preparations either as single-ingredient preparations, or more commonly in combination with antihistamines and/or paracetamol/ibuprofen.

References

• Bicopoulos, D (Ed.) (2002). AusDI. Drug Information for the Healthcare Professional (2 ed.). Castle Hill: Pharmaceutical Care Information Services
• Reynolds, JEF (Ed.) (1989). Martindale. The Extra Pharmacopoeia (29 ed.). London: The Pharmaceutical Press. ISBN 0-85369-210-6