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Pseudoephedrine, an active ingredient in some cold, allergy, and sinus products, can be chemically processed into methamphetamine commonly known as meth. The objective of the law is to eliminate the use of pseudoephedrine in the illegal production of meth. By law, products containing pseudoephedrine must now be sold behind the pharmacy counter and through online retailers who must meet certain requirements. It is manufactured in covert, illegal laboratories throughout the United States.
Methamphetamine can be ingested by swallowing, inhaling, injecting or smoking. The side effects, which arise from the use and abuse of methamphetamine, include irritability, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, depression, and brain damage. Methamphetamine Fact Sheet from the U. Drug Enforcement Administration. The Act allows for the sale of pseudoephedrine only from locked cabinets or behind the counter.
The law:. Does the requirements of this law affect combination products, or just products that contain pure pseudoephedrine? The requirements of this law will affect all products that contain ingredients pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and ephedrine. I still see Sudafed PE on the shelves.
Is this different from regular Sudafed? Yes, Sudafed PE is different from Sudafed. Sudafed contains the active ingredient Pseudoephedrine, while the active ingredient in Sudafed PE is Phenylephrine.
In response to the issue of misuse of pseudoephedrine-containing products, many companies are voluntarily re-formulating their products to exclude phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine, and pseudoephedrine. What are all the products that include the ingredients affected by this new law? The FDA recommends that consumers read the labels of OTC drug products to determine if the product contains pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine. FDA believes this to be the most accurate method for determining the contents of OTC products rather than providing an incomplete or out-of-date list of products that may have already been reformulated and no longer contain these ingredients.
Products containing pseudoephedrine are already considered prescription controlled substances in my state. Does this new law change that status? In response to the misuse of methamphetamine, many state governments have issued regulations controlling the sale of these products. This should not effect the restrictions already placed in your state.
I have chronic sinus problems. Will I be limited from getting the amount of pseudoephedrine I need? Yes, with this new law there will be limits on the number of tablets of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine that can be purchased in a day period.
As there are many different dosages and formulations of these products, you should ask your pharmacist how much you will be allowed to purchase over a day period for specific product you use. In other words, placement may be in a secure location in the pharmacy prescription-filling area or in a locked cabinet that is located in the area of the facility to which customers do not have direct access.
In all cases, the seller will deliver the product directly into the custody of the buyer.
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