CONSUMER ALERT: OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION. (UPDATE)

 If you see anything like this, on any form of Media, be warned it is not accurate.

It is the over-the-counter Medications like Sudafed, that contain Phenyleprine, that may not work on the symptoms listed on the container.

However, Diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in over-the-counter Medications such as Benadryl, has been clinically PROVEN TO WORK ON THE SYMPTOMS LISTED ON THE BOTTLE OR CONTAINER. ALLERGY RELIEF IS AN EXAMPLE.

READ THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ON ALL LABELS. BENADRYL-TYPE PRODUCTS AND SUDAFED ARE NOT THE SAME.

Never take for granted that a "Health" Reporter is an expert, or even competent in the area of Medicine.

How misleading can it be? The Picture below was used in a NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ON THE SUBECT. IT INCLUDES DIPHENHYDRAMINE PRODUCTS LIKE BENADRYL, WHICH ARE EFFECTIVE FOR SYMPTOMS LISTED ON THE BOX/CONTAINER. THIS ACTIVE INGREDIENT SHOULD NOT BE GROUPED WITH PHENYLEPRINE PRODUCTS, WHICH ARE SHOWN TO BE INEFFECTIVE FOR THE SYMPTOMS LISTED.