What cold medicines are they pulling off the shelf? A guide for consumers
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In a significant move impacting over-the-counter (OTC) remedies, an FDA advisory panel unanimously voted in September 2023 that oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many cold and allergy medicines, is ineffective for treating nasal congestion. This has led to the question: what cold medicines are they pulling off the shelf? The answer is tied directly to this ingredient and the voluntary actions of some retailers.
