And two weeks ago, the FDA officially proposed removing it as an active ingredient in oral over-the-counter drugs for nasal congestion. The ingredient is called phenylephrine, and it was only ...

More than 80 million people across the country deal with seasonal allergies. According to the Centers for Disease Control, ...

Some over-the-counter medications can be used to treat symptoms of the common cold. But not all of them are effective.

On Nov. 7, the FDA proposed to remove phenylephrine as an active ingredient used in over-the-counter medicine for the temporary relief of nasal congestion. Phenylephrine is found in popular ...

A common cold medicine has been deemed ineffective and will no longer be available for purchase. The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday its intention to remove oral phenylephrine ...

“In spray form, phenylephrine causes nasal constriction ... They are trained in nonprescription drugs. Just ask, does this work for congestion?” Hatton advises. Those seeking non-medication ...

In fact, "it is important to note that some products only contain oral phenylephrine as a single, active ingredient," the FDA said in a statement released Thursday. However, based on the available ...