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FDA Proposes Ban of NyQuil, Sudafed and Benadryl — Here's Why
Found in almost every single over-the-counter cold, sinus and allergy medication, oral phenylephrine, is pretty close to ...
FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal ...
FDA considers removing ineffective cold medicine ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many ...
FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
An extensive review determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.
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FDA proposes pulling decongestants from shelves over one ingredient
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.
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Nyquil Sinus
Acetaminophen 325mg, doxylamine succinate 6.25mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per liquiCap. See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic d ...
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Nyquil-d
Acetaminophen 500mg, doxylamine succinate 6.25mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; per 15mL; liq; contains sodium 18mg/15mL. See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with ...