FDA panelists say phenylephrine itself isn't dangerous, but taking it could lead to sick patients delaying effective treatment. Joe Raedle via Getty Images Despite its popularity, a key ingredient in ...

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A decongestant is a medication that helps ease nasal congestion, which happens when something irritates the lining of your nose. This can result from a cold, the flu, or allergies, for example. A ...

Currently, oral phenylephrine is widely used as a nasal decongestant active ingredient. (Image Credits: Pixabay) The U.S. Food and D rug Administration (USFDA) on Friday announced that it is proposing ...

The active ingredient in decongestants doesn't work in oral form, an FDA panel said. Phenylephrine was approved for OTC use in 2007, but the data was inconclusive, an FDA briefing said. Phenylephrine ...

There’s something universally frustrating about waking up with a stuffy nose. After all, congestion can derail your day in countless ways – making it harder to concentrate at work, sleep soundly or ...

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