The Decongestant in Sudafed and Dayquil Doesn't Work—Here's What to Take Instead

This month, an FDA panel unanimously voted that the oral form of phenylephrine, a common decongestant ingredient used in many over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs, is ineffective. Different from a safety recall in which drugs are immediately removed from stores, this is an efficacy statement where it's acknowledged that the drug isn't as effective as advertised. Here's what to know.

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The Decongestant in Sudafed and Dayquil Doesn't Work—Here's What to Take Instead An FDA panel unanimously voted that a common decongestant ingredient used in many over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs is ineffective. Different from a safety recall in which drugs are immediately removed from stores, this is an efficacy statement where it's acknowledged that the drug isn't as effective as advertised. Here's what to know. READ MORE Latest Health News Rebound Congestion May Be Caused By the Use of Nasal Decongestants 7 Medications That Can Cause Nasal Congestion Can I Take This Cold Medication With That One? 9 Services to Get Your Cold, Flu, and COVID Supplies Without Leaving Home The 7 Best Vitamin C Supplements of 2023 Vitamin C has antioxidant properties that may play a role in preventing certain cancers and heart disease, as well as immunity and healthy aging. Here are the top picks from our team of registered dietitians. SHOP NOW More From Verywell These Are the Supplements You Should Avoid Taking With Medication Study Finds Link Between Colon Cancer and Antibiotic Use Is It Time to Review the Medications You Take? Causes and Risk Factors of Thyroid Eye Disease Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service