phenylephrine

Tuesday September 12, 2023

A popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter at Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Okla., Jan. 11, 2005. AP hide caption

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A popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

September 12, 2023 • The FDA asked advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind pharmacy counters.