Illegal laboratory conversion of Pseudoephedrine (PSE), the active ingredient in SUDAFED^®, into methamphetamine has become a major worldwide concern.

As a responsible corporate citizen, we have been working in partnership with government, law enforcement and retailers to address the issue of continued consumer access to effective cold and sinus medicines.

That’s why we’ve reformulated a new Pseudoephedrine-free line of decongestants called SUDAFED PE^®, which will be sold at the shelf. Ask a store employee where you can find the original SUDAFED^® line. Like original SUDAFED^®, SUDAFED PE^® relieves your tough nasal and sinus congestion, and SUDAFED PE^® contains the active ingredient Phenylephrine, which cannot be used to make methamphetamine.

As of September 30, 2006, original SUDAFED^® and other medicines containing Pseudoephedrine will be placed “behind the counter,” however SUDAFED PE^® will offer consumers a convenient “on the shelf” alternative.