Phenylephrine is being phased out of cold medicines: Here are alternatives

Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil, and other medications, but experts have long questioned its effectiveness.

Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

​ Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil, and other medications, but experts have long questioned its effectiveness.

Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.