"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Phenylephrine, which is found in many cold medicines, such as Sudafed PE and NyQuil Severe Cold, was ...

Kaitlin Vogel is a health journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Healthline, Eating Well, Parade, and more. Taking cold medication unnecessarily ...

The cold and flu meds in your medicine cabinet may not be effective at clearing congestion. Decongestants are a part of pretty much everyone's medicine cabinet, to help clear away congestion when the ...

If you find yourself feeling feverish and coming down with a cough, congestion, or a runny nose, you might reach for a quick, over-the-counter (OTC) fix. But with so many products to choose from in ...

When colds, flus and allergies hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter medications to push through and treat their symptoms. These include decongestants, painkillers, cough or allergy ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies are generally safe while breastfeeding. However, people need to avoid certain medications, such as oral decongestants, since they can dramatically reduce milk ...

Most cold medications contain stimulants, which, if taken alongside caffeine, can lead to heightened side effects. It’s recommended that you avoid caffeine if you’re taking any medications for a cold ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed ...