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.
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 to Finally Ban Controversial Ingredient in Popular Decongestants
Sudafed, Mucinex, Benadryl, Advil, Tylenol, Vicks, and Dimetapp. These popular brand names appear on oral decongestants that are staples of the cold and flu aisle in American drug stores, and yet many contain an ingredient that does not work as promised.
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 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,
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Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu
Acetaminophen 160mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; liq; bubble-gum flavor. <4yrs (<36lbs): do not use. 4–5yrs (36lbs–47lbs): not ...
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