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"Common OTC decongestant may not work."
An advisory committee to the FDA has agreed that there is not enough evidence to support the use of oral phenylephrine (PE) as a decongestant. PE is an ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants, and there is limited and conflicting evidence on how well it works when taken orally. Nasal sprays with PE are still effective. Neither the FDA nor the committee have concerns about the safety of this decongestant, only its effectiveness when taken orally.
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