Saying Goodbye To These Meds In New York State?

As we get closer to the heart of cold and flu season here in New York State, there are many rumors and discussions about the future of certain over the counter medications.

The long cold and flu season is just about to start and for those who suffer with sinus issues, there may be some bad news. A recent study reports that some popular cold medicines may not work.

The winters are long here in New York State. Even if you don't catch a cold or the flu or COVID, it is so dry in houses and buildings that you may struggle with breathing through your nose.

An FDA advisory panel unanimously voted to declare oral version of phenylephrine ineffective at reducing nasal congestion.

In a recent article from Action News, they noted that: "Phenylephrine, found in products like Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuil and Mucinex Sinus-Max, has been widely used as a nasal decongestant for decades. The FDA's proposal isn't an immediate order; it launches a six-month public comment period, after which the agency will make a final decision on whether to pull it from shelves".

It was a year ago that similar reports were taking place across the country.

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The colder, damp weather is slowly starting to sneak in to New York State. Now is the time to stock up on the things that help to fight them off.