"Expert-Backed Cold Medicine Recommendations for Effective Relief"
The FDA has warned that popular cold medications containing phenylephrine, such as DayQuil and Advil Sinus Congestion and Pain, are ineffective when taken orally. Doctors and pharmacists are now advising patients to seek alternative options, including pseudoephedrine, which is more effective but requires a prescription due to its potential for misuse in producing methamphetamine. Some consumers and advocates are calling for phenylephrine medications to be removed from shelves entirely. In the meantime, patients can consider home remedies like honey for a sore throat, saline rinses, and topical vapor rubs, or consult their pharmacists for recommendations.
