US EditionDecongestant used by Sudafed, Benadryl is not effective, FDA advisers find
- Oral versions of phenylephrine have been found to be ineffective at relieving a stuffy nose, leading the FDA to consider removing the ingredient from the market.
- Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, has been deemed ineffective in tablet form based on studies conducted since its approval in the 1970s. The tablets have been criticized as a waste of money by a committee.
- If phenylephrine is reclassified and no longer available, the FDA committee suggests educating the public about alternative over-the-counter options such as nasal sprays, corticosteroids, saline products, and tablets with pseudoephedrine.
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Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the key drug found in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications stocked on store …
FDA Says Popular Nasal Decongestant Not Effective Treatment For Congestion
Associated Press reports that government experts found that the number one decongestant in the United States does not alleviate a stuffy nose. On September 12, advisers for the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously against the effectiveness of phenylephrine.
Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say - West Hawaii Today
WASHINGTON — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient.
Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say
WASHINGTON — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient.
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