The active ingredient in decongestants doesn't work in oral form, an FDA panel said. Phenylephrine was approved for OTC use in 2007, but the data was inconclusive, an FDA briefing said. Phenylephrine ...

An FDA panel met and decided that the current data doesn’t support the recommendation of oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant. Now we wait for the FDA as a whole to take action. If they agree, ...

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Cold and flu season is right around the corner, and fall is one of the worst seasons for allergies — meaning this time of year, it's common to be dealing with a stuffy nose. And in the past, you've ...

Decongestants are a type of medication that helps clear a stuffy nose or nasal congestion. You may need a decongestant to reduce stuffiness and breathe easier if you have a cold or allergies.

Which nasal decongestant is best? Whether you’re stuffed up from allergies or are dealing with the common cold, the best nasal decongestants help reduce the symptoms of a stuffy nose. These medicines ...

Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

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