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FDA says many cold medicines found over-the-counter don't work
The season of sniffling, sneezing and sinus trouble. But now the FDA is saying some decongeestants don't work. Dr. Justin ...
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FDA Proposes Ban of NyQuil, Sudafed and Benadryl — Here's Why
Found in almost every single over-the-counter cold, sinus and allergy medication, oral phenylephrine, is pretty close to ...
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 ...
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Which Decongestants Are Effective? Why the FDA Wants to Pull a Popular Medicine Ingredient
Phenylephrine is included in many cold and flu products, but a scientific panel last year found that it doesn't really do its ...
‘How old are you?’: Walmart shopper goes in for cold medicine. Then she gets to checkout
For the most part, you can walk in and out of Walmart without carrying any form of ID. Rarely would you need it, but there are a few specific instances in which it’s necessary: Age restrictions: You ...
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here ...
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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 ...
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FDA reveals the over-the-counter cold and flu meds that are no better than placebo
The two drugs are used in combination in cold medications to help treat congestion and sinus pain or headaches, as well as resolve a fever. Some of these products include Vicks' and Dayquil's cold ...
FDA proposes ending use of popular decongestant in cold medicines
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed to remove oral phenylephrine, widely used in cold and cough syrups.
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 ...
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Could Your Favorite Cold Medicine Stop Being Sold In Missouri?
The US Food and Drug Administration has found that a common ingredient in products like Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuill, and ...