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FDA Moves to Ban Ineffective Decongestant from Cold Medicines

The FDA has proposed removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, citing its ineffectiveness as a nasal decongestant. This proposal follows a unanimous vote by an expert panel against its efficacy. The FDA is seeking public comments on the proposal, and companies can continue selling products with oral phenylephrine for now. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association expressed disappointment with the FDA's decision, while companies like Procter & Gamble and GSK have yet to comment.

via New York Post |

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health2 years ago•5 min saved

"FDA Discredits OTC Cold Medicines: Doctors Recommend Alternatives"

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled that phenylephrine, a key ingredient in some over-the-counter cold medications, is ineffective. As a result, popular products containing phenylephrine, such as Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Sudafed PE, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Severe Day & Night, are being pulled from store shelves. Dr. Stuart Fischer, an internal medicine doctor, recommends alternatives such as chicken soup, diphenhydramine, Robitussin, and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). He also suggests taking probiotics to boost immune health. The FDA ruling is not binding, but it may lead to the removal or reformulation of products containing phenylephrine. Dr. Fischer supports the ruling, citing the potential side effects of phenylephrine, including increased blood pressure.

via Daily Mail|

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"Discover Effective Alternatives to Ineffective Cold Medicines"

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration have determined that oral phenylephrine, a key ingredient in many over-the-counter cold medicines, does not work in clearing up a stuffy nose. Following this finding, CVS Health has stopped selling certain oral medicines containing the ineffective ingredient.

via The Wall Street Journal|

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

FDA Panel Concludes Decongestant in Cold Medicines is Ineffective

An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unanimously agreed that phenylephrine, a common decongestant ingredient used in many over-the-counter cold medicines, is ineffective. This decision may lead to a ban on the ingredient, resulting in the removal of products containing it from store shelves. The panel reviewed existing studies and concluded that phenylephrine was no better than a placebo. If the FDA orders its removal, popular products like Tylenol, Mucinex, and Benadryl cold and flu remedies may become unavailable until companies reformulate them.

via The New York Times|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

The Truth About Home Remedies for Kids and Adults

The FDA warns against giving over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to children under 4 years old. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends trying home remedies, which may work better than medicines for young children. Home remedies include using a bulb syringe to remove mucus, giving honey to reduce coughing, and keeping kids hydrated with fluids. Parents should call a doctor if their child has a fever over 102, persistent headache or ear pain, or trouble breathing.

via Lifehacker|

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