Some types of over-the-counter decongestants, including the popular phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine have been linked to rare, specific birth defects of the digestive tract, ear and heart. "Major ...
On Thursday, the FDA proposed removing oral phenylephrine from the list of approved active ingredients for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestants, citing concerns over its effectiveness.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to remove oral phenylephrine – a common ingredient in many popular over-the-counter decongestants – from the market, citing evidence ...