Tag: Ineffective

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium *Bordetella pertussis*. A critical point of clarification is that the commonly prescribed antibiotic **amoxicillin** does not effectively treat this condition and is not recommended for pertussis therapy.

In September 2023, an FDA advisory committee unanimously concluded that oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants, is ineffective. This decision, which followed decades of skepticism and more recent scientific reviews, has led to a major shift in the consumer cold and allergy market and raised public awareness about what decongestant did the FDA pull ineffective.