The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

Summary

The FDA has proposed removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold medicines like NyQuil and Sudafed, due to evidence that it is ineffective as a nasal decongestant.

The proposal follows a unanimous vote by FDA advisers last year, and recent studies showing less than 1% of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream when taken orally.

The public comment period ends on May 7, after which the FDA may finalize the ban.

  • BeMoreCareful@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    I swear by this stuff and saline mist. You can use it as much as you want. It’s the miracle nobody is willing to try.

    The newer allergy medicine is good, but I think you have to take it for a couple of months before you really notice it. I like the generic Allegra from Costco.

    And get some real Sudafed from the pharmacy. I do the generic 12 hour and split them in half (helps you from feeling queasy).