Medical experts are sharing the best options for allergy sufferers after advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recently voted against the effectiveness of a nasal decongestant found in over-the-counter versions of Benadryl, Mucinex and other popular medications. A unanimous vote on September 12 declared oral forms of phenylephrine ineffective. The most popular oral decongestant … Read more
(Photo credit: Bruce VanLoon/Shutterstock) Walgreens Class Action Lawsuit Overview Who: Plaintiff Krystal Rampalli filed a class action lawsuit against Walgreen Co. Why: Walgreens allegedly falsely markets its medication phenylephrine as effective in relieving sinus problems. Where: The Walgreens class action lawsuit was filed in Illinois federal court. Walgreen Co. sells Wal-Phed PE nasal decongestant tablets … Read more
Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, 2005. SHOVEL hide caption toggle subtitle SHOVEL Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, … Read more