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forgotmylogin

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3. Isn't phenylephrine what they replaced pseudoephedrine with?

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Nov 7, 2024, 03:18 PM

Nov 7

When they moved pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) behind the counter, this is what replaced it on the shelf.

Which was understandable as Sudafed is an ingredient used to illicitly manufacture meth/methamphetamines. It requires a lot of Sudafed pills, which is why they keep track of and limit how much a person buys.

Sudafed is great for congestion and sinus issues. Aleve with Sudafed saved my life when I was unable to leave work while experiencing a painful head cold.

I think I read phenylephrine works better as a *topical* decongestant (swabbed directly inside the nasal cavity like Zicam) but doesn't do a whole lot if taken in pill form and swallowed.

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FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Nov 7 OP

Just wait until RFK Jr has a say Freethinker65 Nov 7 #1

As A Healthcare Professional... GB_RN Nov 7 #2

Isn't phenylephrine what they replaced pseudoephedrine with? forgotmylogin Nov 7 #3

I think so, and have questioned effectieness; elleng Nov 7 #4