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The spectacular downfall of a common, useless cold #medicine
This week's unanimous vote on #phenylephrine's ineffectiveness was decades in the making. Advisers for the #FDA this week voted unanimously, 16 to 0, that oral doses of phenylephrine—found in brand-name products like #Sudafed PE, #Benadryl #Allergy Plus Congestion, #Mucinex Sinus-Max, and Nyquil Severe Cold & Flu—are not effective at treating a stuffy nose.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/the-spectacular-downfall-of-a-common-useless-cold-medicine/ -
Decongestant ingredient in popular products does not work, #FDA concludes
Advisory panel reviewed studies of #phenylephrine, an active ingredient in #Benadryl, #Mucinex, #Sudafed PE and #Tylenol
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/12/decongestant-ingredient-does-not-work-fda-phenylephrine
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