Isoniazid and Pseudoephedrine interaction

Isoniazid and Pseudoephedrine: the Pseudoephedrine prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Pseudoephedrine (Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-05-06

Major

Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.

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Minor

If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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