Although they are cousin chemicals -- both have the same molecular formula and bonds -- they are structurally different. Both serve as decongestants by basically shrinking the blood vessels in the nose; there is less tissue swelling and people can breathe better. Pseudoephedrine is more widely used in sinus and allergy medications, and ephedrine is used in asthma medication. Ephedrine alkaloids also naturally come from ephedra, the herbal supplement banned by the FDA in 2004.

Pseudoephedrine is an FDA-approved OTC nasal decongestant and is sold as either a single-ingredient product or in combination cough/cold products. Ephedrine is an FDA-approved OTC bronchodilator for those suffering from asthma and is typically sold in combination with the ingredient guaifenesin. See similar questions...

Ephedra is a plant (Ma Huang) that contains ephedrine alkaloids. Ephedrine alkaloids are the active part of ephedra. For example Shape-Fast Classic® contains 225mg total of ephedra and 11.5mg of ephedrine alkaloids per serving (1 capsule). See similar questions...

No. Phentermine and ephedrine are two separate medications. Phentermine is available only by prescription, and is not sold as part of an herbal cocktail, whereas ephedrine, because it is "naturally occurring?and not under as strict FDA control, has been used in a variety of herbal "energy boosters,?"fat burners,?and dietary supplements. This may be changing soon, in light of recent tragic events involving ephedrine-containing products. See similar questions...

Ephedrine sulfate is a decongestant which produces a narrowing of blood vessels allowing the person to breathe easier. Bronchodilators, like ephedrine sulfate, act on specific receptors and cause the relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in freer breathing and relief of chest tightness and wheezing. See similar questions...

We're not exactly sure. It is probably an isomer of ephedrine, ie a molecule that shares the same chemical formula but differs a little in its structural configuration.Pseudo-ephedrine is commonly found in over the counter cold and cough remedies like Sudafed. It's likely that it has comparable effects to ephedrine, but it may be a little less powerful. See similar questions...

You should always consult with your physician before starting any diet, exercise, or supplement program, especially if you are pregnant or taking prescription medication. MyDiagnostics is not responsible for any interactions that may occur with your prescription medication. If you are on any blood thinner or antidepressant, are pregnant, or suffer from liver or kidney disorders, we advise you to consult your doctor prior to starting any supplement program. See similar questions...

On March 6, 2006 the Federal USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (HR 3199) was signed into law. This Federal Act included Title VII, also known as the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMA) of 2005. Title VII places restrictions on the storage and sale of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine based products. You may visit www.fda.gov/cder/news/methamphetamine for general information and overview of the law. The actual law can be viewed at: http://thomas.loc.gov or http://www. See similar questions...

CHPA favors retail sales and placement restrictions on pseudoephedrine containing medicines rather than requiring a doctor's visit and prescription for those consumers who use these medicines. States with sales restrictions in place are already seeing a significant impact in the reduction of meth labs without placing an added burden on consumers. See similar questions...

Ephedra is the common name of a plant. The "bottle of ephedra" is probably ephedra tea containing 375mg of plant parts. Ephedrine is the trivial name of a chemical compound, an alkaloid. Ephedrine HCl is the hydrochloric acid salt of ephedrine. See similar questions...

I allowed my license to practice pharmacy in Minnesota to lapse and now I want it reinstated. What do I need to do? 2/10/2006 See similar questions...

No it does not. As stated already, CHEATmeals™ is completely stimulant free, contains no caffeine, ephedra/ephedrine or similar products. For many people, it actually REDUCES high blood pressure and cholesterol as well (plus high blood sugar levels for diabetics too!) See similar questions...

This drug is frequently linked to episodes of anxiety, fever, vomiting, sleeplessness, migraines, memory loss, muscle injury, and high blood pressure. There are also serious reports of seizures, paranoid psychosis, kidney disease, convulsions, comas, heart arrhythmias heart attacks, intracranial bleeding, strokes and death. See similar questions...

Most ma huang or ephedra concoctions I have seen have been standardized to 6% ephedrine, so I will take that as fact: 375mg ephedra are equivalent to 22.5mg ephedrine, or nearly one 25mg tablet. Politics. Ephedrine is supposedly a precursor to an easily manufactured form of speed called CAT, so the idea is, get rid of the ephedrine, get rid of the CAT. See similar questions...

No. None of our medications contain any of these substances. While some over the counter products may contain these, we consider these herbal products unsafe and do not endorse the use of any of these products for safe weight loss. See similar questions...

Quality of components, construction and optics. While all models are based on the same technology, each type of microscope employs different construction, size, optical quality, magnification power and method of use. Since the end test results should be basically identical with all models, selection becomes a matter of preference. Additionally, overall quality of components generally tend to correlate with ease of use and successful results. See similar questions...

EPHEDRINE The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final regulation declaring dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) because they present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury. Dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids, are adulterated products and thus prohibited to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) effective April 11, 2004. See similar questions...

The biggest indicator is how well your dog moves and how much its level of activity increases. The better your dog's joints feel, the more they are going to move them. Dogs that laid around most of the time will begin to walk more, perhaps even start running and playing. Just watch your dog and see how their level of activity changes and how easily it gets around. You will be able to tell when they're feeling better. See similar questions...

There are two basic types of construction: Mechanically fastened windows are screwed together at the corners. And welded windows, becoming more and more popular, that use a chemical or heat process for joining. Alside produces mechanically fastened and welded windows. Our mechanically fastened windows feature a unique overlap corner design for extra strength, while our welded versions utilize state-of-the-art heat welding equipment. See similar questions...