Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-09-13 19:28:44 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 099AD9A61E0C2DFBA7DA6F733A57D32FA8BF66B43C0F221B04869B8CCED14AA4
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Original Note:
Scientists have known since at least 2006 that phenylephrine, the decongestant ingredient in cold medicines available off the shelf (w/o asking a pharmacist), is metabolized too quickly to be effective when taken orally. FDA finally acknowledged this. https://www.ocregister.com/2006/11/25/reformulated-decongestants-may-be-useless/
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