These Cold and Flu Medicines Contain Phenylephrine, the Ingredient the FDA Plans to Ban
Phenylephrine is a medication that’s been used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever, per the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Phenylephrine is included in many cold and flu products, but a scientific panel last year found that it doesn't really do its job at "unstuffing" when taken by mouth.
FDA to remove ingredient from cold medicines after data shows it does not work
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking the first step to remove an ingredient in non-prescription cold medicines after studies showed it does not work.
Popular Cold & Flu Remedies May Be Banned In The US
Many popular cold and flu remedies may be pulled from US shelves after, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deemed oral phenylephrine ineffective as a nasal decongestant. Phenylephrine is the main decongestant ingredient in over-the-counter cold and flu medicines such as Advil,
BBC Morning Live doctor explains if 'over the counter' cold medications could 'face ban'
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FDA announces common over-the-counter cough and cold medicine doesn’t work
A common cold medicine has been deemed ineffective and will no longer be available for purchase. The Food and Drug ...
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FDA Plans to Ban Ineffective Cold Medicine Ingredient—How It Will Affect You
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Urgent warning to millions who use popular over-the-counter cold and flu remedy that could ‘worsen breathing’
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FDA reveals the over-the-counter cold and flu meds that are no better than placebo
Thousands of cold and flu products could be on ... at work in each the product. Any medications that solely list phenylephrine should be passed over, based on the FDA's findings.
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 ...
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FDA considers removing ineffective cold medicine ingredient
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications, after ...
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