Current Events > FDA says popular OTC medicines for colds and allergies dont work

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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> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSuperSilver 09/12/23 10:45:38 PM #2:	Not surprising. The oral bioavailablity of phenylephrine is less than 38%. --- When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius <cite>TheSuperSilver posted [p:976028193] in FDA says p... [t:80563766]...</cite> <quote>Not surprising. The oral bioavailablity of phenylephrine is less than 38%. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/12/23 10:47:50 PM #3:	Think they'll ever start labeling bioavailability? --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976028230] in FDA says p... [t:80563766]...</cite> <quote>Think they'll ever start labeling bioavailability? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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