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FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

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87% Informative

The FDA said an extensive review of available data determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn't actually relieve nasal congestion.

A final decision would force pharmacies to clear shelves of hundreds of products containing oral forms of the ingredient.

The FDA could revoke the drug's over-the-counter designation as "generally recognized as safe and effective".

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87

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formal

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English

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