Recall Cold Medicine Children
The FDA is under pressure from pediatricians to recall over-the-counter cold and cough medicine for children under six years old. The Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the safety concerns regarding over-the-counter medicine for children on October 2, 2008.1
In January of 2008, the FDA warned parents banned cold medicines for children under two years old due to "serious and potentially life-threatening side effects."2
Fast Facts
- The FDA warns: "Do not use cough and cold products in children under 2 years of age unless given specific directions to do so by a healthcare provider"3
- Doctors want a recall for over-the-counter products given to children under six years old1
- Public hearing on October 2, 2008
- Worst side-effects come from unintentional overdoses1
- After the ban on cold remedies for toddlers, calls to poison control dropped by 40% compared to the prior year1
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