A Popular Decongestant Doesn’t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It
Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the ...
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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 ...
FDA says commonly used decongestant 'not effective,' proposes removal
"It is the FDA's role to ensure that drugs are safe and effective," said Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, director of the FDA's Center ...