FDA proposes removal of common decongestant. Story by Lesya Feinstein • 4w. H UNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The US Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to remove a popular ingredient in ...

Nov. 7 (UPI) --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined commonly used oral phenylephrine is "not effective" and ...

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FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines. An extensive review determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury tells us more about how the FDA is considering eliminating phenylephrine from over-the-counter medications due to its ineffectiveness when taken orally.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined commonly used oral phenylephrine is "not effective" and has proposed its removal from over-the-counter nasal decongestants.