5 results

• FDA Calls for Removal of Ineffective Oral Phenylephrine Nasal Decongestants from Stores

  November 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The nasal decongestant phenylephrine has been used in versions of several popular products, including Sudafed, Benedryl and NyQuil, but it has been found to be ineffective when taken orally.

• Study Warns of Supply Chain Disruptions if Ineffective Nasal Decongestant Recalled

  February 12, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  Phenylephrine is used in combination with many popular cold and flu medications, and researchers warn that recalling it may substantially disrupt the supply chain for medications designed to treat more than just nasal decongestion.

• Lawsuits Over Ineffective Nasal Decongestant Phenylephrine Consolidated for MDL Proceedings

  December 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges has consolidated all nasal decongestant lawsuits over the ineffectiveness of phenylephrine in the Eastern District of New York.

• Public Citizen Calls for Ban of “Ineffective” Nasal Decongestant in Sudafed, Tylenol and Other Popular Cold Medications

  September 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is urging the FDA to move forward with a ban on a nasal decongestant used in Sudafed, Benadryl and other popular cold medications following an advisory committee's determination that it is no more effective than a placebo.

• Decongestant Used in Sudafed, Other Cold Medications Does Not Work, FDA Panel Finds

  September 14, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  An FDA advisory panel says a common decongestant used in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications doesn't actually work.