alternatives to pseudoephedrine

Introduction

Pseudoephedrine is used in synthesis of methamphetamine.

Many pharmacies have moved pseudoephedrine behind the counter due to concerns about purchase & theft for methamphetamine manufacture.

Some states have made pseudoephedrine a C-V drug like codeine- containing cough syrups.

Oregon is moving to make pseudoephedrine a prescription-only drug.

Oral agents

• Phenylephrine
• Sinupret

Nasal sprays

• Afrin
• Flonase
• Nasalcrom
• Astelin -Singulair
• Ocean spray (saline)
• Atrovent

More general terms

• pharmacology