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The FDA says that children under two should not be given any type of cold and flu that contains a decongestant or an antihistamine because of dangerous side effects. For children ages two to four ...
“My recommendation for the usual cold or runny nose, if it’s not allergic, would be not to use anything,” Reigart says. This article was originally published on Sept. 13, 2023 and has been ...
The FDA announced a proposal to remove oral phenylephrine, found in many popular OTC decongestants, from shelves. The reason for the ban is that the ingredient just isn’t effective, the FDA says.
Topical decongestants should not be used for longer than a week as prolonged use may result in rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound nasal congestion). [13] Common side effects for oral decongestants include insomnia, hypertension (elevated blood pressure), and difficulty in urination. [12]
A 2007 review states that, "alternative therapies (i.e., Echinacea, vitamin C, and zinc) are not recommended for treating common cold symptoms; however,...Vitamin C prophylaxis may modestly reduce the duration and severity of the common cold in the general population and may reduce the incidence of the illness in persons exposed to physical and ...
Propylhexedrine should not be used if a MAOI has been used in the past 14 days or is currently in use by a person. [2] Unlike other topical decongestants, propylhexedrine is not required to carry a warning against use in individuals with hypertension. [9] Propylhexedrine is not recommended in individuals younger than six years of age. [10]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to remove from the market a common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines because it doesn’t work. The move brings FDA ...
This proposed order is based solely on concerns about effectiveness, not safety, and will not impact nasal spray produc FDA Wants To Pull Popular OTC Decongestant Used For Common Cold Over ...