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Popular Infant Cough and Cold Medicines Pulled from Market
Some infant (children younger than two years old) cough and cold medicines are being taken off the market because of their potential for misuse (overdose), meaning they are not dangerous if taken as directed.
Here's a list of the branded cough and cold medicines that are being voluntarily withdrawn:
Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant
Dimetapp Decongestant Infant Drops
Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough
Little Colds Multi-Symptom Cold Formula
PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant (containing pseudoephedrine)
PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant & Cough (containing pseudoephedrine)
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant (containing phenylephrine)
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant & Cough (containing phenylephrine)
Robitussin Infant Cough DM Drops
Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant
Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant Plus Cough
TYLENOL Concentrated Infants ' Drops Plus Cold
TYLENOL Concentrated Infants ' Drops Plus Cold & Cough
Posted by Phil Daigle on October 12, 2007 2:39 PM
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