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FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?
- U.S. officials are moving to phase out phenylephrine, the leading decongestant in many over-the-counter medicines, as it does not relieve nasal congestion.
- The Food and Drug Administration proposed revoking phenylephrine's use in pills and liquid solutions, which may lead to drugmakers reformulating products.
- Experts found that phenylephrine was no more effective than a placebo for clearing nasal passageways, impacting about $1.8 billion in annual sales.
- Doctors believe Americans will benefit from removing phenylephrine, stating that choosing a medication that does not work is not a real choice.
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GV WireFDA Says Decongestant in Many Cold Medicines Doesn't Work. So What Does?
(MedPage Today) -- Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn't actually relieve...
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Prescribed cold and cough medicines do not relieve symptoms, said the U.S. Drug Agency (FDA), which announces it will make changes.
FDA Says Decongestant In Many Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work. So What Does?
Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications, but experts have long questioned its effectiveness. Last month the Food and Drug Administration formally proposed revo…
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