CNN

FDA committee to consider whether ingredient in many popular decongestants actually works

The US Food and Drug Administration is re-evaluating the effectiveness of phenylephrine, a medication in many over-the-counter drug products that treat nasal and sinus congestion. At a hearing Monday ...
Yahoo

Decongestant found in Sudafed PE, Vicks Dayquil and others doesn’t work, FDA panel says. Here’s why and what you should use instead of phenylephrine.

The popular drug phenylephrine is not effective at relieving congestion and works no better than a placebo pill, according to FDA experts. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) CVS ...
ABC 7 Chicago

FDA moves to pull nasal decongestant in some cold medicines from shelves amid effectiveness concerns

WASHINGTON -- The US Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to remove oral phenylephrine - a common ingredient in many popular over-the-counter decongestants - from the market, citing ...
Rolling Out

7 Reasons FDA says your cold medicine is ineffective

That familiar red pill you reach for when congestion strikes may not be delivering the relief you expect. In a significant development for consumers nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration has ...