FDA says common over the counter decongestant phenylephrine does not work in oral form - eviltoast
FDA panel says common over-the-counter decongestant doesn’t work
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The ingredient, called phenylephrine, is found in a number of over-the-counter cold and allergy medications.
  • roguetrick@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I actually doubt that. Phenylephrine does have systemic effects that might be beneficial for migraines. That’s not what it was decided to not be effective in with the FDA and not what folks generally use it for. Pseudoephedrine isn’t really that effective for migraines itself.