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FDA Proposes Ban of NyQuil, Sudafed and Benadryl — Here's Why
Found in almost every single over-the-counter cold, sinus and allergy medication, oral phenylephrine, is pretty close to ...
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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 considers removing ineffective cold medicine ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many ...
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Doctor warns of terrifying addiction risk of popular over-the-counter cold and flu remedy
The over-the-counter staples, known by brand names like Sudafed and Vicks ... a bowl of hot water and covering your head with a towel — to help cold and flu symptoms, as well as lozenges ...
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FDA wants to scrap Benadryl and Sudafed from pharmacies after finding drugs are useless against colds
The FDA wants to pull common cold and flu medications from drugstore ... in common medications like Vicks Sinex, certain types of Sudafed and Benadryl - in nonprescription products because it ...
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FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market
including some cold and cough versions of Advil, NyQuil, Sudafed, Robitussin, Tylenol and Theraflu. "Based on our review of available data, and consistent with the advice of the advisory committee ...
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How Long Do Cold Symptoms Last?
Cold symptoms typically last seven days but may last as long as 10 days. Some symptoms, such as a cough, can linger up to three weeks. A head cold causes symptoms that affect your head ...
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FDA proposes pulling oral phenylephrine, found in many decongestants, from shelves
Phenylephrine is found in over-the-counter decongestants such as Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuil and Mucinex ... congestion ...
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Summer Sinus Problems
Summer often brings a bit of a respite, as the cold ... to sinus pain and inflammation. Nasal douching, a.k.a. nasal irrigation, is easy to do: Once a day, lean over the sink, tilt your head ...
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Signs and Symptoms of a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
If your sinus infection is caused by an allergen or irritant like dust, pet dander, and smoke, it is likely not contagious. Acute sinusitis is often caused by a cold or the flu. Both are viral ...
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Is Sudafed nasal spray safe in pregnancy?
Sudafed is not officially ... And some of the symptoms of a sinus infection can be relieved by home remedies, which pose no danger for pregnant women or unborn babies. "If you are feeling stuffy with ...
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Is it a cold or a sinus infection? How to differentiate the common cold from a more serious sinus infection
Nose and Throat specialist and otolaryngologist with Head and Neck Associates in Mission Viejo, California. The only way to know for sure whether you have a cold or a sinus infection is for a ...