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Pseudoephedrine

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Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Decongestant

Brands

Pediacare infant decongestant drops • Decofed • Betafed • Sufedrin • Medifed • Sinutab sinus allergy congestion • Symptofed • Sudafed

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