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pseudoephedrine

n. A sympathomimetic alkaloid commonly used as a decongestant; a chemical compound, an isomer of ephedrine, with the formula C10H15NO.

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pseudoephedrine

n. poisonous crystalline alkaloid occurring with ephedrine and isomorphic with it

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Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine ( or ; PSE) is a sympathomimetic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It may be used as a nasal/sinus decongestant, as a stimulant, or as a wakefulness-promoting agent.

The salts pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine sulfate are found in many over-the-counter preparations, either as a single ingredient or (more commonly) in combination with antihistamines, guaifenesin, dextromethorphan, and/or paracetamol (acetaminophen) or an NSAID (such as aspirin or ibuprofen).

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The tox screen revealed significant levels of cannabis, alcohol, and pseudoephedrine, probably from an OTC decongestant.

Some over-the-counter cough syrups contained the chemical compound pseudoephedrine, needed to make methamphetamine.

Triprolidine is the active ingredient found in Actifed and pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant found in many over-the-counter cold remedies.