The ingredient is called phenylephrine, and it was only found to only be effective in nasal sprays, not oral medications. Here’s what phenylephrine is, a list of medications it’s found in and ...
Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications, but experts have long questioned its effectiveness. Last month the Food and Drug Administration formally ...
Decongestant pills containing phenylephrine are displayed for a photograph in Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jonathan Poet) Decongestant pills containing phenylephrine are ...