FDA Panel Says a Common Cold Medicines’ Decongestant Does Not Work, Here's Why
Pharmacy.Photo:getty getty If you’ve found that lately youstill feel stuffyafter taking a decongestant, there could be a valid reason as to why. On Tuesday, aFood and Drug Administration(FDA) advisory panel released new findings that revealed one of the key ingredients found in many over-the-counter health products doesn’t relieve congested individuals of the issue after all. Phenylephrine — which is commonly found in over-the-counter medications used to treat nasal congestion — is now considered ineffective....