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FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products
URL: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2008/ucm116839.htm

Description:
Material about the January 2008 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendation "that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and children less than 2 years of age because serious and potentially life-threatening side effects can occur from such use." Provides a press release, public health advisory, and questions and answers for consumers. From the FDA.

LII Topics: Colds, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, FDA Approval, Infectious Diseases, Nonprescription

Publisher:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Extra Keywords
decongestants expectorants antihistamines antitussives

LII Database Information:
Record 25283 created by Jennifer English on 01/17/2008
Last modification on 09/09/2009
Published: 01/24/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25283

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