What medication was once commonly used in OTC cold remedies, but was targeted by the Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005 and is now only sold under special conditions by pharmacies?

a. Pseudoephedrine
b. Dextromethorphan
c. Diphenhydramine
d. Chlorpheniramine


a. Pseudoephedrine
FEEDBACK:
a. Pseudoephedrine, a popular and effective oral nasal decongestant, was the primary target of the Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005 and can now only be stored and sold in limited quantities under special conditions by pharmacies.
b. Dextromethorphan is used in OTC cold preparations and was not targeted by the Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005. .
c. Diphenhydramine is used in OTC cold preparations and was not targeted by the Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005. .
d. Incorrect. Chlorpheniramine is used in OTC cold preparations and was not targeted by the Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005. .

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