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Important Information About Safe Use of Children's Cough and Cold Medicine
Based on consultations with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), major over-the-counter (OTC) medicine makers are updating the labels on over-the-counter children's cough and cold medicines. These products often include one or more of the following medications: acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, guaifenesin, or phenylephrine. The new labels advise parents to not use these products in children under age 4 (previously children under age 2). This safety alert may be applied to brand or generic versions of children's cough and cold medicine. Examples of some of the brand name products included in this safety alert can be found here: http://otcsafety.org/Media/128678607135956061.pdf
In addition, certain antihistamines will also have updated labels, advising parents not to use them to make their children sleepy. Antihistamines, like diphenydramine (Benadryl) or chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), are often used to treat runny noses, sneezing, itching and other allergic reactions.
For more information please visit:
http://otcsafety.org/Important_Information_about_Children%27s_Cough_and_Cold_Medicine.aspx
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Important Information About Safe Use of Children's Cough and Cold Medicine
Based on consultations with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), major over-the-counter (OTC) medicine makers are updating the labels on over-the-counter children's cough and cold medicines. These products often include one or more of the following medications: acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, guaifenesin, or phenylephrine. The new labels advise parents to not use these products in children under age 4 (previously children under age 2). This safety alert may be applied to brand or generic versions of children's cough and cold medicine. Examples of some of the brand name products included in this safety alert can be found here: http://otcsafety.org/Media/128678607135956061.pdf
In addition, certain antihistamines will also have updated labels, advising parents not to use them to make their children sleepy. Antihistamines, like diphenydramine (Benadryl) or chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), are often used to treat runny noses, sneezing, itching and other allergic reactions.
For more information please visit:
http://otcsafety.org/Important_Information_about_Children%27s_Cough_and_Cold_Medicine.aspx
Learn More