The agency said an extensive review of available data determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually ...

U.S. health officials proposed banning an ingredient used in popular oral decongestants, a step toward removing dozens of ...

Does phenylephrine work? Doctors explain how to choose between cold medicines like Dayquil and Sudafed PE for congestion, ...

It was added to cold and flu remedies in the 1990s when another ingredient went behind the counter over illicit meth lab concerns.

Despite needing FDA clearance to be on the shelves of your local pharmacy, some popular medicines probably don't work.

24-count box of Tylenol Sinus + Headache Daytime Caplets for non-drowsy sinus symptom and headache pain relief due to the common cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies Pain reliever and ...

Max 2 doses/24hrs for 3 days. Nasal discomfort (eg, burning, stinging, sneezing), increased nasal discharge, rebound congestion.

That's where over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications like Dayquil, Mucinex ... of medications known as nasal decongestants—which includes both phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine—come in.

Earlier this week, drugmaker RB recalled certain lots of over-the-counter Mucinex Fast-Max liquid products, including Night-Time Cold & Flu, Cold & Sinus, Severe Congestion & Cough, Cold ...

Decongestants offer temporary relief from nasal congestion brought on by allergies ... to obtain than over-the-counter antihistamines. Pseudoephedrine (e.g., Sudafed) is another class of ...

The NHS advises pregnant and breastfeeding women not to use Sudafed blocked nose spray to try to combat any congestion, but it’s worth checking with your doctor ... "If you have sinusitis then see ...