Updated On: 05 May, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Pseudoephedrine is a stimulant also known for shrinking swollen nasal mucous membranes and is used as a decongestant. The drug is used in the making of psychotropic substances such as amphetamines and methamphetamines.

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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) here seized 2 kg of pseudoephedrine from a parcel of kitchen appliances meant to be couriered to Australia, an official said on Wednesday.
The NCB's zonal unit on Monday raided a courier company's office in the western suburb of Andheri and recovered the drug from a consignment of kitchen appliances, which was booked from Nagpur and was heading to Australia, the official said.