Over the Counter Cold and Flu Medicine

Warning as FDA announces many cold and flu medicines do not work

The federal agency proposed to ban the main ingredient in popular over-the-counter medications such as Sudafed and Dayquil due to its inefficacy last month.

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FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?

U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

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FDA: ‘Active’ Ingredient in Cold Medicine Doesn’t Work

An FDA panel’s decision that phenylephrine is not an effective decongestant applies only to oral medications. The drug is still considered effective

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FDA to phase out decongestant that doesn’t work. So what does?

Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications, but experts have long questioned its effectiveness.

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The Cold and Flu Medications That Pharmacists Trust Most

Discover which over-the-counter cold and flu brands pharmacists reach for first. Luigi Mangione, CEO killing suspect, pleads not guilty to state terror and murder charges in Manhattan court How ...

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What to look for in over-the-counter meds during cold and flu season

While it may be the holiday season, it's also the middle of cold and flu season, and most people are looking for ...

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Aussies take big pharma to court as FDA proposes pulling cold and flu meds

After the FDA proposed pulling some over-the-counter cold and flu medications from shelves in the US, an Australian law firm ...

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Costco-brand cold and flu medication recalled by FDA: 'Not effective'

"Recalls like this are important to keep products safe and help people trust the over-the-counter medications they rely on." Recalled boxes of the Kirkland Cold & Flu product had lot numbers ...

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Common pain reliever could cause medical complications in some people over 65, study suggests

A new study suggests that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause complications in some people over age 65. Drs. Marc ...

Pharmaceutical giant sued over ‘ineffective’ cold and flu drugs

Sick customers who bought some cold and flu medications have been falsely assured their nasal congestion would be relieved, ...

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