Sudafed PE, a new version that DOESN'T contain pseudoephedrine

March 2005

Pfizer is now promoting Sudafed PE, a new version that DOESN'T contain pseudoephedrine.

Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine instead.

More and more states will restrict sales of pseudoephedrine...to curb diversion to meth labs.

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Sudafed PE, a new version that DOESN'T contain pseudoephedrine
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