Summary
The FDA has proposed phasing out oral phenylephrine, a common decongestant in cold medicines like Sudafed PE and DayQuil, after studies showed it is no more effective than a placebo.
The drug, ineffective when swallowed due to breakdown in the stomach, remains usable in nasal sprays.
Alternatives include pseudoephedrine, nasal sprays, and steroid treatments like Flonase.
The regulatory process to remove phenylephrine could take over a year, but experts argue removing ineffective options will help consumers choose better remedies for congestion. Drugmakers are expected to challenge the proposal.
Just stay home when you are sick. being miserable in bed stops the spread.
You know that you can stay home and take a decongestant.
My work won’t allow it. I’m just getting over a horrible sickness after I spread it to everyone at work. Boss didn’t come in for a week, but we had to be there. There needs to be laws.
This, but if you can’t sleep then its a good idea to take something. Your body can’t heal if you can’t sleep.