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 ...

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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 ...

As frustrating as colds and allergies may be to those who suffer from them, even more sobering is the notion that popular remedies we think are treating them may be ineffective at relieving our stuffy ...

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 ...

Nasal sprays are often used during cold and flu season. (Getty Images) Pharmacists have issued a fresh warning about decongestant nasal sprays. They are warning people with blocked noses that they ...

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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 ...

Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are common ingredients in medicines for the common cold, flu, and allergies. They can relieve sinus pressure and nasal congestion. Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine ...

An advisory panel of the US Food and Drug Administration has found that a drug used in the majority of cold and flu products to treat blocked noses does not work. The panel noted that phenylephrine, ...