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Some of the most widely used decongestants don’t work, several studies have found, prompting doctors and researchers to call for ending
sales of the drugs.
Versions of Benadryl, Mucinex and Tylenol, which
more people are taking now as reports of respiratory infections increase, are among dozens of over-the-counter pills, syrups and liquids that rely on an ingredient called phenylephrine to clear up stuffy noses. The ingredient has proven safe, but at least four studies have found the medicines don’t relieve congestion.
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