The FDA Is Finally Pulling a Useless Cold Medicine From the Market
Phenylephrine is both the most common decongestant on pharmacy shelves, and arguably the worst at its job. Last year, the FDA ...
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FDA to Finally Ban Controversial Ingredient in Popular Decongestants
Sudafed, Mucinex, Benadryl, Advil, Tylenol, Vicks, and Dimetapp. These popular brand names appear on oral decongestants that ...
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Which Decongestants Are Effective? Why the FDA Wants to Pull a Popular Medicine Ingredient
Phenylephrine is included in many cold and flu products, but a scientific panel last year found that it doesn't really do its ...
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Sudafed Pe Severe Cold
Acetaminophen 325mg, diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per caplet. See Contraindications. Increased risk of liver damage with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. Hypertensive crisis with ...
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Decongestants to Treat Allergy Symptoms
Pseudoephedrine (e.g., Sudafed) is another class of decongestants ... Sometimes taking decongestants aren’t enough to alleviate severe nasal allergy symptoms. If you’re still having bothersome ...
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HEALTHY COLORADO: FDA proposes to remove ingredient used in common decongestants due to ineffectiveness
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Sudafed Pe Sinus Headache
Acetaminophen 325mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per caplet. See Contraindications. Increased risk of liver damage with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may ...
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Is Sudafed nasal spray safe in pregnancy?
Sudafed is not officially recommended in pregnancy, but check with your doctor if you feel you need to use it. A bunged up nose can be an aggravating side effect of pregnancy for some women, and ...