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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 proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
An extensive review determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.
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FDA proposes pulling oral phenylephrine, found in many decongestants, from shelves
Pseudoephedrine in large quantities can be used to make methamphetamine. Last September, an FDA advisory panel determined ...
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FDA Plans to Ban Popular Cold Med
The FDA announced on Thursday a proposed order to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) ...