Summary
The FDA has proposed removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold medicines like NyQuil and Sudafed, due to evidence that it is ineffective as a nasal decongestant.
The proposal follows a unanimous vote by FDA advisers last year, and recent studies showing less than 1% of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream when taken orally.
The public comment period ends on May 7, after which the FDA may finalize the ban.
Keeping me awake would be a nice side effect if it meant I could take it whenever I realize my nose is fucked. With Nyquil I can only take it at night because it knocks me on my ass. It works great but I have to struggle through the first day I start having problems.
Yeah, if DayQuil doesn’t work for you and NyQuil does, then it’s the antihistamine.
Use Sudafed or it’s generic during the day, that shit’s amazing.