Avoid These Ineffective Cold and Flu Meds This Winter
Pharmacist Dr. Grant Harting advises against using certain over-the-counter cold and flu medications, such as Theraflu, Vicks NyQuil, Mucinex, Delsym, and Boiron Oscillococcinum, citing their ineffectiveness. He highlights that many of these products contain phenylephrine, which the FDA has proposed removing from shelves due to its ineffectiveness. Instead, Dr. Harting suggests considering zinc supplements, though he notes that their efficacy varies across studies.
