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Best allergy medicine for a runny nose

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee met to discuss evidence suggesting that oral phenylephrine, one of the active ingredients found in most over-the-counter decongestants, is ineffective for relieving nasal congestion. However, the FDA has not yet arrived at a definite conclusion as the evidence is still under review.

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Can you drink on Mucinex?

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Always follow the directions on the packaging or consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about the appropriate dosage. You shouldn’t combine any Mucinex products with other cough and cold medications, such as Robitussin. That means no more than one to two drinks per day for men and no more than one per day for women.