Removing Phenylephrine from Decongestants Could Reshape OTC Cold Treatments
In September 2023, the FDA’s Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee concluded that current scientific data do not support the effectiveness of the oral decongestant phenylephrine.first This raises concerns about the effectiveness of some OTC cough and cold products that contain phenylephrine as the main active ingredient. While it is reassuring to note that neither the FDA … Read more