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Posted on: March 6 2013

A syrup containing 150mg ephedrine is prescribed for a 2 year old child to soothe a heavy cough. Can ephedrine still be delivered for internal use?

Answer

Since April 20, 2006 there is a circular letter about the use of ephedrine; The episode of ephedrine is forbidden for human use except for parenteral and intra nasal drugs.