Some cold and allergy medications don't work, U.S. advisory panel says

A U.S. medical advisory panel says some popular oral cold and allergy medications like Sudafed PE and Tylenol Sinus don't work, because a decongestant ingredient in them — phenylephrine — doesn't work. Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.