Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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Why the FDA wants to pull this common cold medicine ingredient from shelves

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November 28, 2024

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With winter setting in around much of the country, many people are also gearing up for cough and cold season. But the Food and Drug Administration now says that phenylephrine, a long-used ingredient in many over-the-counter medicines, is ineffective and should be removed. Stephanie Sy speaks with Randy Hatton, a professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, to learn more.

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