Phenylephrine is included in many cold and flu products, but a scientific panel last year found that it doesn't really do its ...

Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the ...

The agency proposed on Thursday discontinuing the use of phenylephrine - an ingredient in common medications like Vicks Sinex, certain types of Sudafed ... pill worked as a decongestant.

Phenylephrine is a common form of these drugs. These over-the ... over-the-counter antihistamines. Pseudoephedrine (e.g., Sudafed) is another class of decongestants. It’s offered in limited ...

Some nasal sprays can be more effective than pills at targeting sneezing ... for anyone who wants a non-decongestant option for allergies, adding that it’s best to start using it daily about ...

Phenylephrine is both the most common decongestant on pharmacy shelves, and arguably the worst at its job. Last year, the FDA ...

In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of abandoning oral doses of a ...

Instead, he directs them behind the counter for a more effective decongestant, pseudoephedrine, or to other medications if the source of congestion is allergies. Medications that contain ...

That's where over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications like Dayquil, Mucinex, Sudafed, and more can come in super handy. But doctors say certain OTC decongestants ... but it’s best to limit ...

Phenylephrine, found in products like Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuil and Mucinex Sinus-Max, has been widely used as a nasal decongestant ... FDA's Office of Nonprescription Drugs, said Thursday.