FDA Considers Ending Oral Phenylephrine
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•FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
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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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