An advisory panel of the Food and Drug Administration stated today that virtually all over-the-counter decongestants simply don’t work. The FDA panel found that phenylephrine — the active ...

The drug, known as phenylephrine, was previously a go-to drug for sinus pressure and congestion, after another nasal decongestant known as pseudoephedrine had its availability restricted.

An FDA panel unanimously voted against the effectiveness of a key drug used in decongestant brands such as Sudafed, Allegra and Dayquil.

Taking Sudafed with alcohol can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Alcohol may also weaken the effect of Sudafed.

An FDA panel voted unanimously to withdraw the decongestant phenylephrine (PE) because it shows no benefit, something Sudafed PE users probably learned years ago. But the real story is why ...

In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of abandoning oral doses of a common over-the-counter decongestant, which the agency concluded last ...

Phenylephrine is both the most common decongestant on pharmacy shelves, and arguably the worst at its job. Last year, the FDA's advisory panel ruled it should no longer be considered an effective ...

In a long-sought move, the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of abandoning oral doses of a common over-the-counter decongestant that the agency concluded last ...

The FDA proposed discontinuing the use of phenylephrine, an ingredient in common medications like Sudafed, because it 'is not effective' in treating cold and flu symptoms.

Which products will actually unstuff your nose — as FDA moves to ban decongestant that doesn’t really work ...

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced plans to phase out phenylephrine, the key ingredient some cold and allergy pills.

Among the products containing oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient are Sudafed PE, Vicks Nyquil, Sinex Nighttime Sinus Relief and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion and generic medications.