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2. These Cold & Flu Medicines Contain an Ingredient the FDA ...

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   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it plans to ban products containing phenylephrine, an ingredient found in many over-the-counter (OTC) oral cold and flu medications.

3. What decongestants work? Here are some alternatives to ... - AOL

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   After an FDA advisory committee said the decongestant phenylephrine, an ingredient found in many oral cold and flu medications, is ineffective, experts weigh in on alternatives.

4. How to Choose the Best Cold Medicine, According to Medical ...

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   There are many cold medicine options. ... said that over-the-counter oral phenylephrine is an ineffective nasal decongestant. ... choosing the sugar-free options. How to Choose a Cold Medicine.

5. Cold medicine - Wikipedia

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   Cold medicines are a group of medications taken individually or in combination as a treatment for the symptoms of the common cold and similar conditions of the upper respiratory tract. The term encompasses a broad array of drugs, including analgesics , antihistamines and decongestants , among many others.

6. Decongestant - Wikipedia

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   A decongestant, or nasal decongestant, is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. The active ingredient in most decongestants is either pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine (the latter of which has disputed effectiveness ).

7. This Popular Cold Medicine Doesn't Work—Here's What To Buy ...

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   Does phenylephrine work? Doctors explain how to choose between cold medicines like Dayquil and Sudafed PE for congestion, runny nose, and other symptoms.