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Regulatory · United States
Marketing authorisations
FDA — authorised 30 October 1980
Application: NDA018191
Marketing authorisation holder: SCHERING PLOUGH
Local brand name: AFRINOL
Indication: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE — ORAL
Status: approved
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FDA — authorised 22 September 2004
Application: ANDA076557
Marketing authorisation holder: SUN PHARM INDS LTD
Status: supplemented
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Safety signals — FAERS
Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.
Window: 20 April 2025 – 20 April 2026
Total reports: 835
Most-reported reactions
Drug Ineffective — 266 reports (31.86%) Insomnia — 128 reports (15.33%) Headache — 64 reports (7.66%) Dizziness — 63 reports (7.54%) Off Label Use — 59 reports (7.07%) Fatigue — 58 reports (6.95%) Nausea — 55 reports (6.59%) Dyspnoea — 52 reports (6.23%) Anxiety — 48 reports (5.75%) Somnolence — 42 reports (5.03%)
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PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE in other countries
Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.
Frequently asked questions
Is PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE approved in United States?
Yes. FDA authorised it on 30 October 1980; FDA authorised it on 22 September 2004; FDA has authorised it.
Who is the marketing authorisation holder for PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE in United States?
SCHERING PLOUGH holds the US marketing authorisation.