Stuffy nose? Common OTC nasal decongestants with phenylephrine don’t work in tablet form, experts say
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The FDA is deliberating on removing the "generally recognized as safe and effective" designation for a common ingredient, phenylephrine, in popular over-the-counter nasal decongestants. Here's why.
The GRASE designation allows manufacturers to market phenylephrine without filing an FDA application. The 16-member committee unanimously voted "no" to the following question: "Do the current scientific data that were presented support that the monograph dosage of orally administered phenylephrine is effective as a nasal decongestant?" "There should be no concern on the part of patients since there are many effective alternatives, including a topical nasal spray containing phenylephrine."
Their impending decision could upend the market for the cold and allergy industry, which generated almost $1.8 billion in sales last year, according to data presented by FDA officials.
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