Even outside of healthcare circles, most folks I know were aware from anecdotal experience that the OTC phenylephrine was practically useless, and that the psue

Even outside of healthcare circles, most folks I know were aware from anecdotal experience that the OTC phenylephrine was practically useless, and that the psuedoephedrine behind the counter was the way to go if you had a cold. Night and day difference between the two. The only problem is that the pharmacy always seems to be closed when you need it.