The FDA plans to ban oral phenylephrine in cold medications due to its ineffectiveness.

The FDA has proposed banning oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold medications, due to evidence showing it is ineffective for relieving nasal congestion. This proposal follows extensive review and public comments, with a final decision pending. If enacted, manufacturers must reformulate or remove products containing oral phenylephrine, though nasal spray forms remain unaffected. The move is not based on safety concerns.

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