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Topic	FDA says popular OTC medicines for colds and allergies dont work
solosnake 09/12/23 10:41:01 PM #1:	https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/health/phenylephrine-tablets-ineffective-fda-panel-says/index.html Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration agreed Tuesday. Phenylephrine is the main ingredient used in products like Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Sudafed PE and Vicks Sinex. The ingredient is considered safe to use; that was not up for debate. But many doctors have questioned phenylephrines effectiveness for years. These products generated nearly $1.8 billion in sales last year alone --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade <cite>solosnake posted [p:976028124] in FDA says p... [t:80563766]...</cite> <quote>https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/health/phenylephrine-tablets-ineffective-fda-panel-says/index.html<quote>Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration agreed Tuesday.Phenylephrine is the main ingredient used in products like Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Sudafed PE and Vicks Sinex.</quote><quote>The ingredient is considered safe to use; that was not up for debate. But many doctors have questioned phenylephrines effectiveness for years. These products generated nearly $1.8 billion in sales last year alone</quote> --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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