Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is provided which contains a water soluble acid salt of a sympathomimetic amine, e.g., pseudoephedrine, and an additive, e.g., a volatile amine or other odorant, that is co-distillable, e.g., by steam distillation, with the sympathomimetic amine and/or its derivatives, e.g., its free base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition and method for treatment of rhinitis and cold like symptoms, the composition includes a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a decongestant and an antihistamine preferably in a multi-layer tablet comprising an immediate release layer and an extended release layer to optimize the delivery profile and match the duration of biological action of the multiple active agents.