EFIDAC 24 PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE/BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
LOE Approachingbrompheniramine maleate; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
NDAORALTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Approved
Mar 1996
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
EFIDAC 24 PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE/BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (brompheniramine maleate; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride). Approved for nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever, other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) runny nose itchy and 2 more indications. First approved in 1996.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
EFIDAC 24 is an oral extended-release combination tablet containing brompheniramine maleate (first-generation antihistamine) and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant). It treats nasal congestion, hay fever, and upper respiratory allergies by blocking histamine receptors and causing vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels. The product provides symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms including runny nose, itching, watery eyes, sneezing, and nasal congestion.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30% intensity); brand team focus shifting toward life-cycle management and potential transition planning.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications (5)
Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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