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pseudoephedrine

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Rhinitis Seasonal | Small molecule | Respiratory |Sanofi|Last Updated: Oct 16, 2013

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment520

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Clinical trial landscape

pseudoephedrine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01306721Fexofenadine HCL - Pseudoephedrine HCL Combination Versus Allegra in Patients With Seasonal Allergic RhinitisRhinitis Seasonal
COMPLETED520 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Fexofenadine HCL - Pseudoephedrine HCL Combination Versus Allegra in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Changes in the nasal congestion score based on the patient's symptom diary
over 2 treatment weeks (from baseline to end of treatment)

Secondary Endpoints

Changes in the total score of 4 symptoms, each nasal symptom (sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion) and eye symptom
over 2 treatment weeks (from baseline to end of treatment)
Changes in total score of 4 symptoms on a daily, day-time, and night-time bases
over 2 treatment weeks (from baseline to end of treatment)
Changes in each symptom (sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and eye symptoms) score and the daily activity impairment score
over 2 treatment weeks (from baseline to end of treatment)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
FEX 60 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORStudy medications is administered one hour before or two hours after a meal twice a day. Placebo lead-in period: 1 placebo tablet of fexofenadine 60 mg + 2 placebo tablets of fexofenadine 60 mg/pseudoephedrine 60 mg (fixe dose combination) Double-blind treatment period: 1 tablet of fexofenadine 60 mg + 2 placebo tablets of fexofenadine 60 mg /pseudoephedrine 60 mg (fixe dose combination)
FEX 60 mg/PSE 60 mgEXPERIMENTALStudy medications is administered one hour before or two hours after a meal twice a day. Placebo lead-in period: 1 placebo tablet of fexofenadine 60 mg + 2 placebo tablets of fexofenadine 60 mg/pseudoephedrine 60 mg (fixe dose combination Double-blind treatment period: 1 tablet of fexofenadine 60 mg/pseudoephedrine 60 mg (fixe dose combination) + 1 placebo tablet of fexofenadine 60 mg / pseudoephedrine 60 mg (fixe dose combination)
FEX 60 mg/PSE 120 mgEXPERIMENTALStudy medications is administered one hour before or two hours after a meal twice a day. Placebo lead-in period: 1 placebo tablet of fexofenadine 60 mg + 2 placebo tablets of fexofenadine 60 mg/pseudoephedrine 60 mg (fixe dose combination) Double-blind treatment period: 2 tablets of fexofenadine 30 mg/pseudoephedrine 60 mg (fixe dose combination) + 1 placebo tablet of fexofenadine 30 mg

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
fexofenadine HCL (M016455)DRUGPharmaceutical form:tablet Route of administration: oral
pseudoephedrineDRUGPharmaceutical form:tablet Route of administration: oral
fexofenadine HCL matching placeboDRUGPharmaceutical form:tablet Route of administration: oral
pseudoephedrine matching placeboDRUGPharmaceutical form:tablet Route of administration: oral
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion criteria: \- Patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR): Patients with a history of SAR symptoms during the season when cedar pollen levels are increased for at least 2-years Exclusion criteria: * At the start of the placebo lead-in period: * Patients who are negative for IgE Ant...

Countries:Japan
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Frequently asked questions about pseudoephedrine

What is pseudoephedrine used for?

Pseudoephedrine is used for seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever. It is being studied in combination with fexofenadine for this condition. The drug is a small molecule and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

What does pseudoephedrine target?

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that works by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages to reduce swelling and congestion. It is often combined with antihistamines like fexofenadine to treat symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Who makes pseudoephedrine?

Sanofi (ticker: SNY) is developing pseudoephedrine. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate its use in combination with fexofenadine for seasonal allergic rhinitis.

What phase is pseudoephedrine in?

Pseudoephedrine is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is being studied in a completed Phase 3 trial for seasonal allergic rhinitis, but it is not yet approved and remains investigational.

What clinical trials is pseudoephedrine in?

Pseudoephedrine is being studied in a Phase 3 trial with the identifier NCT01306721. This trial, titled 'Fexofenadine HCL - Pseudoephedrine HCL Combination Versus Allegra in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis,' was completed and enrolled 520 participants in Japan.

Is pseudoephedrine the same as Allegra?

Pseudoephedrine is not the same as Allegra. In the clinical trial NCT01306721, the combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine was compared against Allegra, which is a brand name for fexofenadine alone. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, while Allegra is an antihistamine.