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Re:FDA Proposes Ending Use of Oral Phenylephrine as OTC Nasa... by relistan on Friday November 08, 2024 @03:04AM (#42085142)
I’ve wondered this also. As an American who lived in Germany and found this while living there, I can attest that it’s quite effective for me. There are other quite useful and safe drugs that are not available in the US.
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Re:FDA Proposes Ending Use of Oral Phenylephrine as OTC Nasa... by Aurornis on Friday November 08, 2024 @12:42PM (#42088784)
The US equivalent is oxymetazoline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymetazoline

It's actually slightly more selective for a1 receptors than the German alternative. They both have the same dependence potential and rebound liability.

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