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Post by sloopygirl on Jan 20, 2008 21:13:56 GMT -5
I thought you could use a place to talk about health issues and news.
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Post by sloopygirl on Jan 20, 2008 21:14:52 GMT -5
FDA: Cold medicines too risky for totsWASHINGTON - Parents may be left with only love and lots of liquid to give their sniffling babies and toddlers now that the government is declaring over-the-counter cough and cold medicines too risky for tots. The Food and Drug Administration was issuing that warning Thursday to parents of children under 2. It's a move expected for months: Drug companies last October quit selling dozens of versions of nonprescription cold remedies targeted specifically to babies and toddlers. That month, the FDA's scientific advisers also voted that the drugs don't work in small children and shouldn't be used in preschoolers, either _ anyone under age 6. The FDA still hasn't decided if OTC decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants are appropriate for older children, officials told The Associated Press. Expect a decision on that by spring, the deadline necessary to notify manufacturers before they begin production for next fall's cold season. more at link....... www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22699919/
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