FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

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

FDA proposes removing ineffective decongestant found in most cold medicine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to remove from the market a common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines because it doesn’t work. The move brings FDA ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores

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

Health - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores

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

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