FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
What is oral phynylephrine and why does the FDA want to remove it from cold medicine?
Oral phenylephrine is used in over-the-counter products like Sudafed and Dayquil to help temporarily relieve the common symptom of colds and allergies. Phenylephrine has been sold for more than 75 years, predating the agency’s own regulations on drug ...
The FDA Is Finally Pulling a Useless Cold Medicine From the Market
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FDA proposes pulling ineffective cold medicine from shelves
When you're feeling under the weather, you likely grab your go-to cough and cold medicine. But are all the ingredients helping you fight off that cold?
FDA Claims Ingredients In Cold Medicines Is Ineffective
FDA Claims Ingredients In Cold Medicines Is Ineffective
FDA Plans to Ban Ineffective Cold Medicine Ingredient—How It Will Affect You
The FDA has proposed removing phenylephrine, a widely used ingredient to treat nasal congestion, from over-the-counter cold medications.Last year, an FDA advisory committee concluded that the oral version of the medication is not effective at treating nasal congestion.
FDA wants to ban useless oronasal phenylephrine meds
Oral phenylephrine is sold as a nasal decongestant. It doesn't work very well, and the U.S. Food and Drug administration wants it removed from over-the-counter medications. The agency conducted a comprehensive review of all available data on the safety and efficacy of oral phenylephrine,
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