Ambulatory Care: Efficacy and Safety of Oral Phenylephrine: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

200773 citationsReview

Authors

Almut G. Winterstein · University of Florida

Russell P McKelvey · Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Jonathan J. Shuster · University of Florida

Leslie Hendeles · American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Abstract

There is insufficient evidence that oral phenylephrine is effective for nonprescription use as a decongestant. The Food and Drug Administration should require additional studies to show the safety and efficacy of phenylephrine.

Topics & Keywords

Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Asthma and respiratory diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Pharmacotherapy

Volume 41, Issue 3, pp. 381-390

DOI: 10.1345/aph.1h679

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.98