Nexafed is a formulation of
pseudoephedrine developed by
Acura Pharmaceuticals used to deter the use of the pseudoephedrine contained in the product for illicit
methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (contracted from ) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug use, recreational or Performance-enhancing substance, performance-enhancing drug and less commonly as a secon ...
synthesis. Nexafed uses a polymer matrix that forms a thick gel when hydrated, preventing the extraction of pseudoephedrine. Nexafed is the only meth-resistant formulation of pseudoephedrine that shows therapeutic equivalence to Sudafed.
It is sold at various pharmacies in the US, including Fruth Pharmacy
and
Kroger
The Kroger Company, or simply Kroger, is an American retail company that operates (either directly or through its subsidiaries) supermarkets and multi-department stores throughout the United States.
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, particularly in communities where illicit methamphetamine production is an issue.
References
Decongestants
Methamphetamine
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