Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) is a well-known oral decongestant. It’s kept behind the pharmacy counter, and you’ll have to show a photo ID to purchase it. There’s also restrictions on how much you can buy per day and per month. Sudafed can cause side effects, such as anxiety, headache, or trouble sleeping. It can also temporarily raise your
Sudafed is available for purchase behind the pharmacy counter, while Sudafed PE is available over the counter (OTC) like a standard product. Sudafed is more
Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), which can only be purchased behind the counter in the pharmacy, and phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) decrease the
Pseudoephedrine, found in Sudafed, is available without a prescription, but in 2024 it was moved behind the pharmacy counter to prevent people from buying large quantities of the drug, which can
Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), which can only be purchased behind the counter in the pharmacy, and phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) decrease the
Most people buy products containing phenylephrine, like Sudafed PE, because they re available over the counter (OTC). You can buy them off the shelf, and you don t need a prescription. Products containing pseudoephedrine, like Sudafed (without the PE) are also OTC but are sold behind the counter.
Sudafed, however, is kept behind the pharmacy counter. You re also limited in how much you can buy per day and per month. This is because Sudafed carries a risk of misuse. To purchase it, you ll have to present valid federal or state photo identification at the pharmacy counter. A passport or driver s license are examples of accepted
Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), which can only be purchased behind the counter in the pharmacy, and phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) decrease the
In addition, it requires pharmacies to sell any products that contain PSE behind the counter. That means you can't buy Sudafed on the shelf at your local
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