After decades, FDA finally moves to pull ineffective decongestant off shelves
In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of abandoning oral doses of a ...
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FDA to Finally Ban Controversial Ingredient in Popular Decongestants
Sudafed, Mucinex, Benadryl, Advil, Tylenol, Vicks, and Dimetapp. These popular brand names appear on oral decongestants that ...
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The FDA Is Finally Pulling a Useless Cold Medicine From the Market
Phenylephrine is both the most common decongestant on pharmacy shelves, and arguably the worst at its job. Last year, the FDA ...
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 ...
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Sudafed Pe Severe Cold
Acetaminophen 325mg, diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per caplet. See Contraindications. Increased risk of liver damage with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. Hypertensive crisis with ...