A New Pseudoephedrine-Containing Drug Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of ephedra in dietary supplements in 2004. However, lately the FDA has approved a new pseudoephedrine-containing drug, Zyrtec-D, for nonprescription use.
Zyrtec-D consists of 5 milligrams of cetirizine HCl, an antihistamine, and 120 milligrams of the decongestant pseudoephedrine. It reduces nasal swelling and relieves sinus congestion and pressure.
Because pseudoephedrine can be used to manufacture illegal methamphetamines, the product is kept behind drug store counters. Customers who want to buy the drug will have to show identification before the medication is handed for them.
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