FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market
T he Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it would seek to pull a widely used ingredient in cough and cold medicines from the market, after the agency's scientists concluded that the oral version of the drug is ineffective as a nasal decongestant.
FDA Plans to Ban Ineffective Cold Medicine Ingredient—How It Will Affect You
The FDA had proposed removing phenylephrine, a widely used ingredient to treat nasal congestion, from over-the-counter cold medications. Here's what you need to know.
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’s why.
FDA seeks 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.
FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
An extensive review determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.
FDA seeks to pull common but ineffective OTC cold medicine ingredient off the market
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) said on Thursday that they will seek to pull the common ingredient phenylephrine off the market. Phenylephrine in many popular over-the-counter cold and allergy medications,
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 job at "unstuffing" when taken by mouth.
FDA to Finally Ban Controversial Ingredient in Popular Decongestants
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. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now proposed an order to remove oral phenylephrine from every single cold,
FDA issue order against common ingredient found in cold and flu medicine
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed an order to ban a popular ingredient in cold and flu medicines as it is seemingly not as effective as other methods. Oral phenylephrine is often found in many over-the-counter cold and flu treatments,
FDA moves to pull popular decongestant from shelves amid effectiveness concerns
The safety of phenylephrine isn’t a concern, but its effectiveness has been debated for years. It's found in products like Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuil and Mucinex Sinus-Max.
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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 ... not effective as a nasal decongestant,” said Dr ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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The FDA Is Finally Pulling a Useless Cold Medicine From the Market
Last year, the FDA's advisory panel ruled that phenylephrine ... that’s pretty much every cold medicine that says it will relieve your stuffy nose,” that’s about right.
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FDA proposes pulling ineffective cold medicine from shelves
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — When you’re feeling under the weather, you likely grab your go-to cough and cold medicine ... A final decision from the FDA would force manufacturers to remove products ...