"we are taking this next step in the process to propose removing oral phenylephrine because it is not effective as a nasal decongestant." This has sort of been in the final stages of a ban for ...

The agency proposed on Thursday discontinuing the use of phenylephrine - an ingredient in common medications like Vicks Sinex ...

The Food and Drug Administration has proposed ending the use of oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient found in many cold ...

Yes - it's thought to be fine to take over-the-counter decongestants such as Sudafed, Vicks and nasal sprays while you're trying to conceive. There's no concrete evidence to suggest that decongestant ...

Getty Images Some antihistamines, like Claritin-D and Allegra-D, come combined with pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Doctors don’t recommend products that contain pseudoephedrine for children at all ...

Brands like Sudafed PE, Mucinex, Dayquil, Benadryl and Tylenol sinus all contain phenylephrine; and most store-brands, like CVS and Walgreens also include the ineffective ingredient.

The product Sudafed PE specifically has phenylephrine, but other options do not. Antihistamines can also help, like Claritin and Zyrtec. Nasal sprays are an option as well, with or without ...