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health1 year ago

FDA Targets Ineffective Decongestant for Market Removal

The FDA is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold medicines, from the market due to its ineffectiveness as a nasal decongestant. This follows an advisory panel's conclusion that there is no scientific evidence supporting its efficacy. While phenylephrine is still effective in nasal sprays, its removal from oral medications like Tylenol Cold and Flu and Dayquil could lead to reformulations. The proposal is open for public comment, and the FDA assures that the decision is not based on safety concerns.

via The Hill|
#cold-medicine#decongestant#fda
health1 year ago

FDA Moves to Ban Ineffective Cold Medicine Phenylephrine

The FDA plans to remove oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold medicines, from the market due to its ineffectiveness as a nasal decongestant. This decision follows a review of data showing minimal absorption of the drug when ingested, rendering it no more effective than a placebo. The public can comment on the proposal until May 7, 2025, after which manufacturers may need to reformulate or withdraw affected products. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association opposes the move, arguing for consumer choice.

via CBS News|
#cold-medicine#drug-regulation#fda
health1 year ago

"Pharmacist Unveils Over-the-Counter Cold Drug Causing Insomnia"

Pharmacist Dr. Ethan Melillo warns against taking cold medicine containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine before bed, as it can cause insomnia and jittery feelings due to its effect on brain cells. He recommends taking it at least two hours prior to bedtime and supplementing with a saline nasal spray. Another decongestant, phenylephrine, was ruled ineffective by the FDA for treating nasal congestion when taken orally, leading to products containing it being pulled from shelves by major pharmacies.

via Daily Mail|
#cold-medicine#decongestant#fda
health2 years ago

"Expert-Recommended Cold and Flu Remedies for Runny Nose, Congestion, and Cough"

Researchers at Brigham Young University have studied the effectiveness of ingredients in over-the-counter cold medications for symptom relief. They recommend dextromethorphan for coughs, pseudoephedrine for congested sinuses, and antihistamines for runny noses, with specific suggestions for nighttime and daytime use. They caution against overdoing acetaminophen or ibuprofen, especially if they are also present in cold medications, and emphasize the importance of paying attention to the ingredient panel. The advice is intended for adults and not for pregnant women, the elderly, or children, who require medications formulated for their age group.

via Deseret News|
#byu-research#cold-medicine#cold-season
health2 years ago

"House Republicans Demand Explanation from FDA on Delayed Cold Medicine Effectiveness Disclosure"

House Republicans have summoned FDA officials to explain why it took so long for the agency to declare a common decongestant ingredient, phenylephrine, ineffective despite decades of evidence. The FDA announced in September that phenylephrine, found in popular oral cold medicines, was no more effective than a placebo at relieving a stuffy nose. The ingredient is protected under the FDA's Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) designation, and while the vote does not require manufacturers to pull products from shelves, some stores, like CVS, have stopped selling them. The meeting between FDA officials and House members is scheduled for December 11.

via Daily Mail|
#cold-medicine#decongestants#fda
health2 years ago

Unveiling the Truth Behind Cold Meds: What Really Works for Cold and Flu Symptoms

Two scientists, Randy Hatton and Leslie Hendeles, have been warning since the 1990s that phenylephrine, the main ingredient in popular cold and flu medications, is ineffective. Despite their findings, the FDA and consumer groups dismissed their concerns, allowing the phenylephrine medicine industry to profit nearly $2 billion last year. However, the FDA's recent announcement that phenylephrine is ineffective as an oral decongestant may lead to the ingredient being pulled from store shelves. CVS has already decided to remove certain cough and cold medicines containing phenylephrine, while other major chains like Walgreens and RiteAid will only do so if the FDA demands it. The scientists' research showed that phenylephrine is rapidly absorbed and eliminated before it can have any effect, rendering it essentially worthless.

via Daily Mail|
#cold-medicine#drug-reformulation#fda
health2 years ago

FDA Advisors Confirm: Common Decongestant in Cold Medicines Ineffective

An advisory panel to the FDA has unanimously declared that the main ingredient, phenylephrine, found in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications does not effectively relieve nasal congestion. This could potentially lead to the removal of phenylephrine from the market, forcing manufacturers to reformulate their products. The decision could impact companies like Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, as well as retail pharmacy chains. Researchers at the University of Florida petitioned the FDA to remove phenylephrine based on recent studies showing its ineffectiveness. FDA staff concluded that oral forms of phenylephrine do not work at standard or higher doses.

via CNBC|
#advisory-panel#cold-medicine#decongestant