Pharmacists should ask proposed pseudoephedrine buyers about the extent of nasal congestion and accompanying symptoms to ensure that sales are valid. They should ask about the duration of nasal congestion. If it is in excess of one week, the "patient" should be denied the product since a physician referral is indicated.
Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine is an antihistamine and decongestant combination. Long-term use can cause RM(rhinitis medicamentosa)i.e rebound nasal congestion. The possible other side effects include palpitations, anxiety, nervousness, weakness, fever , chills,hallucinations,seizures,severe dizziness and drowsiness and easy bruising.