Why was Ornade discontinued? The Legacy of a Discarded Cold Remedy
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In November 2000, following a public health advisory from the FDA, Ornade, a popular cold and allergy medication, was voluntarily removed from the market by its manufacturer. The central reason **why was Ornade discontinued** was the association of one of its key ingredients, phenylpropanolamine (PPA), with a rare but serious risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
