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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Nasal Polyps
Treat allergies and asthma. Continue using a corticosteroid spray. Use a nasal spray or rinse with a saline solution. Avoid dust, dirt, smoke, or other nasal irritants. Nasal polyps are ...
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What to Know About Saline Solution for Children
Rinsing your child’s nose with saline can help keep their nasal passages open by clearing out thick or dried mucus. It can help relieve symptoms of allergies, sinus infections, or colds.
Staten Island Advance14h
FDA to phase out decongestant found in over-the-counter medicines: It doesn’t work
This included both the historical data used to support its effectiveness as ... Most over-the-counter nasal sprays and solutions are still considered effective. Saline drops and rinses provide a quick ...
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Pharmacies are yanking cold medicines from shelves. So what are the options now?
that help wash sinuses out (but only use distilled water, not tap). Nasal saline sprays, like Sinex or Simply Saline, which also use a saltwater solution to irrigate sinuses. Products with ...