7 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.

• Sudafed PE Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Ineffective Nasal Decongestant

  October 4, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The makers of Sudafed PE face a growing number of class action lawsuits over a nasal decongestant used for decades which a panel of scientists recently determined does not work.

• 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.

• Sudafed Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over “Ineffective” Decongestant in Cold Medications

  September 19, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Minnesota woman has filed a class action lawsuit against the makers of Sudafed, saying that they sold an ineffective nasal decongestant to the public for decades.

• Sudafed, Nasal Decongestants Linked to Birth Defects: Study

  July 25, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that use of nasal decongestants during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of some birth defects