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No, Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, not an antihistamine. While antihistamines reduce the bodies ability to release histamines, decongestants cause the narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.

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Phenylephrine is a decongestant, not an antihistamine.

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