CVS was the first pharmacy to announce it was removing certain cold and flu products with phenylephrine even before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made a final decision.
Consumers might not recognize the drug phenylephrine, which has been making headlines in recent weeks. However, it's used for temporary relief of nasal congestion since being approved by federal health regulators in 1976. Ever since gaining approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use, it's been an ingredient in scores of popular cough and cold products, including Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion and Vick's DayQuil.
"This is purely an ineffectiveness issue, and it's not really a safety issue." FDA ADVISORY PANEL SAYS WIDELY USED DECONGESTANT CONSIDERED INEFFECTIVE He also reiterated that the panel's recommendations only pertain to the drug when it is taken orally. It's still effective in nasal sprays. Typically, people become congested after blood vessels in the nasal cavity become irritated and get swollen, according to Chandy.
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