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Mechanism of action

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Mechanism-of-action classes: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors.

Monoamine Oxidase

Indications

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  • Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressureICD-10: J00

Dosage & administration

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Directions adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 12 hours do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this product in children under 12 years of age

Warnings & precautions

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Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Approval history

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  • Sep 19, 1989NDANDA019771Haleon Us Holdings
  • Nov 14, 1994NDANDA019670Bayer Healthcare Llc
  • Aug 23, 1996NDANDA020470Bayer Healthcare Llc
  • Dec 24, 1997NDANDA020786Chattem Sanofi
  • Aug 10, 2001NDANDA021150Kenvue Brands
  • May 30, 2002NDANDA021374Haleon Us Holdings
  • Dec 19, 2002NDANDA021441Haleon Us Holdings
  • Jun 22, 2004NDANDA021585Rb Hlth

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
25,329 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Drug Ineffective7,80031%
  2. 2Pain5,72423%
  3. 3Systemic Lupus Erythematosus5,29421%
  4. 4Abdominal Discomfort5,23721%
  5. 5Rheumatoid Arthritis5,21321%
  6. 6Fatigue5,19421%
  7. 7Pemphigus5,17220%
  8. 8Alopecia5,08120%
  9. 9Rash4,82919%
  10. 10Glossodynia4,77319%
  11. 11Swelling4,63618%
  12. 12Wound4,58218%
  13. 13Hand Deformity4,47618%
  14. 14Arthropathy4,26517%
  15. 15Pericarditis4,20717%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Pseudoephedrine as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 310 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Pseudoephedrine as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Pseudoephedrine work?
Mechanism-of-action classes: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors.
What is Pseudoephedrine used for?
According to FDA labeling, Pseudoephedrine carries indications including: Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Pseudoephedrine?
Pseudoephedrine is classified as Sympathomimetics, alpha-Adrenergic Agonist, Adrenergic alpha-Agonists, Adrenergic beta-Agonists, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Bronchodilation, Vasoconstriction.
What are the brand names for Pseudoephedrine?
Pseudoephedrine is marketed under brand names including A-Phedrin, Alavert D, Allegra-D, Aller-Tec D, Allerclear, Ambifed CD, Ambifed-G CD, Aphedrid.
Note. Data for pseudoephedrine is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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