What decongestant did the FDA pull? The Oral Phenylephrine Controversy Explained
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In a unanimous decision by a federal advisory committee in September 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed removing oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter (OTC) drug products due to its lack of effectiveness. This action targets a key ingredient in numerous popular cold and flu remedies, leaving many consumers to wonder, "what decongestant did the FDA pull?"
