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Article: FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products Products should not be used in children under 2 years of age; evaluation continues in older populations.
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- January 17, 2008
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M2 PRESSWIRE-17 January 2008-US Food and Drug Administration: FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products Products should not be used in children under 2 years of age; evaluation continues in older populations(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a Public Health Advisory for parents and caregivers, recommending 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. OTC cough and cold products ...