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FDA balks at withdrawal of cold meds for children
A top government health official rejected the idea of an immediate ban on cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm.
CourierPostOnline.com – Oct 3, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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A top government health official rejected the idea of an immediate ban on cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm.
CourierPostOnline.com – Oct 3, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Lawmakers Rebuke FDA End Run on PR Contract
Two lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday blasted a Food and Drug Administration contract for a public relations campaign, calling it a "reckless use of taxpayer dollars" and requesting documents from the officials and business executives involved.
Washington Post – Oct 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Two lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday blasted a Food and Drug Administration contract for a public relations campaign, calling it a "reckless use of taxpayer dollars" and requesting documents from the officials and business executives involved.
Washington Post – Oct 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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FDA rejects call for ban on children's cold medicines
Fears raised that parents might start dispensing adult drugs A top government health official rejected pediatricians' calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm.
Baltimore Sun – Oct 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Fears raised that parents might start dispensing adult drugs A top government health official rejected pediatricians' calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm.
Baltimore Sun – Oct 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Boy's mom thinks Singulair sales should be suspended during probe
The FDA is investigating a possible link between the use of Singulair and behavioral changes and suicidal thoughts.
KY3.com – Oct 3, 2008 03:53 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Springfield
The FDA is investigating a possible link between the use of Singulair and behavioral changes and suicidal thoughts.
KY3.com – Oct 3, 2008 03:53 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Springfield
FDA Wants More Time to Study Cold Meds for Kids
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and DrugAdministration will take its time considering whether to banover-the-counter cold medicines for children, a top agency official saidThursday at a public hearing on the matter.
Yahoo! – Oct 3, 2008 03:46 AM [GMT] – comment?
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and DrugAdministration will take its time considering whether to banover-the-counter cold medicines for children, a top agency official saidThursday at a public hearing on the matter.
Yahoo! – Oct 3, 2008 03:46 AM [GMT] – comment?
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FDA Ponders Ban On Cold Meds For Kids
A top government health official rejected pediatricians' calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, though officials remain uncomfortable with lack of scientific data on the medications' effectiveness.
CBS News – Oct 3, 2008 12:47 AM [GMT] – comment?
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A top government health official rejected pediatricians' calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, though officials remain uncomfortable with lack of scientific data on the medications' effectiveness.
CBS News – Oct 3, 2008 12:47 AM [GMT] – comment?
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FDA: No Quick Decision on Kids Cold Meds
Doctors want kids cold medicine recalled; FDA fears they'll be given adult meds.
ABC News – Oct 2, 2008 11:22 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Doctors want kids cold medicine recalled; FDA fears they'll be given adult meds.
ABC News – Oct 2, 2008 11:22 PM [GMT] – comment?
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FDA: No quick decision on cold medicines for kids
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A top government health official Thursday rejected pediatricians' calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm....
AP – Oct 2, 2008 11:22 PM [GMT] – comment?
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A top government health official Thursday rejected pediatricians' calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm....
AP – Oct 2, 2008 11:22 PM [GMT] – comment?
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FDA Mulls Limits on Kids' Cough Medicine
Consumer groups and medical experts called on the FDA to pull children's cough and cold medications off the market or make them available only by prescription.
WebMD – Oct 2, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Consumer groups and medical experts called on the FDA to pull children's cough and cold medications off the market or make them available only by prescription.
WebMD – Oct 2, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Doctors want FDA to halt cold medicines for kids
BELTSVILLE, Maryland (Reuters) - Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines should not be sold for young children because they are unproven and can be dangerous, doctors and consumer advocates said on Thursday, despite objections from industry representatives.
Reuters – Oct 2, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] – comment?
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BELTSVILLE, Maryland (Reuters) - Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines should not be sold for young children because they are unproven and can be dangerous, doctors and consumer advocates said on Thursday, despite objections from industry representatives.
Reuters – Oct 2, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] – comment?
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