The San Joaquin Valley Sun10h
FDA moves to phase out decongestant
The FDA is moving to phase out the decongestant phenylephrine found in many over-the-counter cold medicines due to its ...
Daily Herald6h
FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?
Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading ...
Staten Island Advance15h
FDA to phase out decongestant found in over-the-counter medicines: It doesn’t work
Most over-the-counter nasal sprays and solutions are still considered effective ... For longer-term relief from seasonal congestion, itching, and sneezing, doctors often recommend nasal steroids such ...
New York Sun2d
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 ...
Yahoo16d
It's Not in Your Head: Doctors Say Allergy Season Is Getting Worse Every Year
Dr. Younus says corticosteroid nasal sprays are safe and effective for ... “A good barometer is when you notice that the over-the-counter options are not cutting it, and the symptoms start ...
KGW83d
FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
Beyond those products, most of the other options are over-the-counter nasal sprays or solutions ... many doctors recommend nasal steroids, sold as Flonase, Nasacort and Rhinocort.