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Vicks VapoRub May Cause Respiratory Problems in Infants
Vicks VapoRub may cause inflammation in the airways of children and infants, which could give rise to future respiratory problems, according to a new study: " Doctors at Wake Forest University started their study...
created by Terri Potratz | 45 wks ago | updated 44 wks ago
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No Cold Meds for Kids Under 4: Drug Companies Step Up
Drug companies who produce over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines for children announced Tuesday that they would be supplying warning labels on all products advising against children under 4 from using...FDA Rejects Child Cold Meds Recall
The Food and Drug Administration in the US has rejected a plea from pediatricians to ban cough and cold medicines for children under 6 years of age, worried that an outright ban before further research might lead...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Statins 'prevent artery ageing'
"Drugs given to heart patients to lower cholesterol may have an additional benefit - keeping their blood vessels feeling younger. Advanced heart disease patients have arteries which have effectively aged faster than the rest of their bodies. University of Cambridge...Honey 'is better for children's coughs'
New research shows that honey is more beneficial than commercially produced cough remedies."Honey is better at treating children's coughs than an ingredient used in many over-the-counter medicines, according to...Childrens Cough Medicine Lawsuit Filed
Mother Sues Over 4-Month-Old's Cough Medicine Death"CHICAGO — A mother whose 4-month-old son died after taking over-the-counter cough and cold medicines sued two distributors of the drugs, saying they should have known the dangers of a key ingredient and warned...OTC Cough and Cold Oral infant Medicines Voluntarily Withdrawn Due To Abuse
"The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) on behalf of the leading makers of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines today announced voluntary market withdrawals of oral cough and cold medicines that refer to "infants." The voluntary withdrawal affects only these... No cough syrup for baby: FDA
To me this seems like a no brainer, but parents are a diverse and funny bunch. I'm a few months pregnant so I've been gravitating towards stories about babies and child birth, which is why I spotted this. I had... British chain sells Valentine Viagra
Britain's biggest pharmacy "Boots" will be selling Viagra over the counter, just in time for Valentine's Day and Britain's National Impotence Day. Although an hour consultation does take place before the Viagra...
created by Victoria Revay | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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FDA urges mandatory painkiller warnings
"The Food and Drug Administration yesterday proposed mandatory labeling for over-the-counter painkillers aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen. The new warning labels would apply to drugs such as Johnson &...
created by Edmund Jenks | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Alcohol and Many Medications Don't Mix
"Sometimes it's easy to forget that many over-the-counter or prescription medications can cause serious interactions if taken with alcohol. If you're taking any prescription or OTC drug, check with your doctor before you have a drink. Here is a list of medications that can...Alcohol and Many Medications Don't Mix
"Sometimes it's easy to forget that many over-the-counter or prescription medications can cause serious interactions if taken with alcohol. If you're taking any prescription or OTC drug, check with your doctor before you have a drink. Here is a list of medications that can...
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