It looks like we can say good bye to self medicating our colds and flu.
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Ineffective ingredient could make Dayquil, Sudafed and others disappear from store shelves
FDA's phenylephrine findings could leave consumers scrambling to find alternatives for relief from mild illnesses like nasal congestion.
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