One of the components of cold powders and tablets was found to be ineffective – FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said cold and allergy pills containing phenylephrine in pill form have been found to be ineffective. The New York Times writes about it. Phenylephrine is found in tablets such as Sudafed PE, NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu, and Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe. However, the FDA says that nasal sprays with this active ingredient are effective. Photo: alexraths/Depositphotos At the same time, the administration notes that the drugs are not necessarily harmful, as they may contain other useful components. “It’s not a question of safety. It’s a question of efficacy,” said Dr. Mark Dykiewicz, an allergist and immunologist at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. The FDA will not yet ban the sale of tablets containing phenylephrine. Dr. Dykevych recalled that the use of nasal sprays with phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine is effective in reducing nasal congestion. However, it is worth paying attention to side effects and using these drugs for no longer than 3-5 days. In Ukraine, there are a number of tablets and powders against flu and colds, one of the components of which is phenylephrine. Read also: Cancer cells will kill themselves: scientists are developing new drugs against oncology
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