Washington Times 25 months ago

Infant medicines pulled from shelves

Safety concerns involving overdoses prompted leading manufacturers to halt sales of over-the-counter infant cold and cough medicines, the companies announced yesterday. Full Article at Washington Times

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  1. The health and safety of our customers and their children is our highest priority
    SOURCE: eMaxHealth 25 months ago
  2. In the 21st century, it is unacceptable to be marketing medication to infants and children that may not work
    SOURCE: Reuters Alert Net 26 months ago
  3. There were a number of deaths in kids, under the age of two especially
    SOURCE: KLTV 26 months ago
  4. These medicines are - and always have been - safe at recommended doses
    SOURCE: CNN/Money 26 months ago
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