Cold, Cough, Allergy, Bronchodilator, and Antiasthmatic Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; OTC Nasal Decongestant Drug Products; Partial Stay of Final Rule; Enforcement Policy

Résumé

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is staying part of a final rule that established that certain over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant drug products are not generally recognized as safe and effective and are misbranded. This action is being taken in response to a citizen petition for a stay of enforcement of regulatory action against OTC nasal decongestant drug products containing the active ingredient l-desoxyephedrine. The agency is also providing labeling requirements for OTC topical nasal decongestant drug products containing l-desoxyephedrine. This action is part of the ongoing review of OTC drug products conducted by FDA.