How is bronkaid not real ephedrine?
I don't use Bronkaid, I just recall what I've heard people in the States talking about as it's apparently banned. Up here, 25mg caps are banned but 8mg caps are permitted. If I understand correctly, Bronkaid contains 400mg of guaifenesin and ephedrine sulphate - I didn't mean to say that ephedrine sulphate is "fake" or anything, I was guessing that it's the guaifenesin that could be upsetting his body.
I had used a lot of cold medications back in the day and it wasn't something I enjoyed, the guaifenesin that is. The ECA stack works but it's not heaven sent, at least in my experience. If I were hell bent on doing it though, I'd try getting some pure ephedrine. I've talked to a lot of people and it doesn't seem all too hard to get. Plus if he can score sauce I don't imagine ephedrine being all too hard to procure, but then again everyone's sources are different.
Best of luck.