pseudoephedrine

[ soo-doh-i-fed-rin, -ef-i-dreen, -drin ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a dextrorotatory, isomeric compound, C 1 0 H 1 5 NO, used as a nasal decongestant.

pseudoephedrine

/ ˌsjuːdəʊˈɛfɪˌdriːn; -ˌdrɪn /

noun

1. a drug similar in action to ephedrine, used extensively as a decongestant

Word History and Origins

Origin of pseudoephedrine¹

pseudo- + ephedrine

Example Sentences

It works for adults and children without causing the insomnia or nervousness I get from pseudoephedrine.

From Seattle Times

Phenylephrine had become the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient — pseudoephedrine — were moved behind pharmacy counters.

From Seattle Times

The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient - pseudoephedrine - were moved behind pharmacy counters.

From Washington Times

The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient — pseudoephedrine — were moved behind pharmacy counters.

From Seattle Times

The UK-wide review for pseudoephedrine was initiated after regulators in France alerted European drugs regulator the EMA, which is also conducting a review, about some recent, rare cases.

From BBC