The FDA proposed removing oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter cold medicines due to its documented ineffectiveness, despite its long history of use in various medications.
According to Patrizia Cavazzoni, director of the FDA's drug division, based on our review of available data... we are taking this next step to propose removing oral phenylephrine due to lack of efficacy.
Medical experts indicate that consumers need not worry if they find products containing phenylephrine at home, as many are effective when combined with other ingredients.
The FDA is not deeming phenylephrine unsafe, but when administered in oral form, it is ineffective as a nasal decongestant, prompting a potential removal from the market.
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