16 results

• FDA Calls for Removal of Ineffective Oral Phenylephrine Nasal Decongestants from Stores

  November 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The nasal decongestant phenylephrine has been used in versions of several popular products, including Sudafed, Benedryl and NyQuil, but it has been found to be ineffective when taken orally.

• Consumers Warned About Acetaminophen Overdose, Liver Failure Risks by FDA

  February 6, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is reminding consumers not to exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen, which is used in hundreds of cold, flu and pain medications, due to the risks of acetaminophen overdose and liver damage.

• Lawsuits Over Ineffective Nasal Decongestant Phenylephrine Consolidated for MDL Proceedings

  December 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges has consolidated all nasal decongestant lawsuits over the ineffectiveness of phenylephrine in the Eastern District of New York.

• Public Citizen Calls for Ban of “Ineffective” Nasal Decongestant in Sudafed, Tylenol and Other Popular Cold Medications

  September 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is urging the FDA to move forward with a ban on a nasal decongestant used in Sudafed, Benadryl and other popular cold medications following an advisory committee's determination that it is no more effective than a placebo.

• Decongestant Used in Sudafed, Other Cold Medications Does Not Work, FDA Panel Finds

  September 14, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  An FDA advisory panel says a common decongestant used in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications doesn't actually work.

• 80,000 U.S. Citizens Died Of Flu Last Year, Amid Concerns Flu Vaccine Failed To Work

  September 28, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Last season's flu virus was one of the deadliest in recent history, claiming an estimated 80,000 lives throughout the U.S., according to the CDC.

• Tamiflu Teen Suicide Risk Questioned by Findings of New Study

  March 16, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  A new study questions whether Tamiflu side effects are actually causing suicides among teens and children.

• Flu Vaccine Only About 50% Effective This Year: CDC

  February 21, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  This year's flu vaccine formulation appears to be only about 50% effective, according to a new CDC report.

• No Link Found Between Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy And Autism Risk: Study

  November 29, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds no connection between flu vaccines received during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders.

• FluMist Vaccine Not Recommended This Season For Children: Pediatricians

  September 7, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A national pediatricians industry group is warning parents to avoid the FluMist nasal spray and opt for more traditional vaccine shots for their children after studies found that the FluMist was ineffective in preventing the flu in children.