zippyjuan
10-11-2007, 09:15 AM
First came this over a year and a half ago that said that the medicines did no good and possibly harmed kids:
http://www.parentdish.com/2006/01/11/cough-syrup-hurts-not-helps-kids-says-panel/
Cough syrup hurts, not helps kids, says panel
Posted Jan 11th 2006 8:28AM by Sarah Gilbert
Filed under: Health and Safety
Cough syrup, the cold panacea found in every parent's medicine cabinet, may soon disappear if they heed the advice of the American College of Chest Physicians. New guidelines out Monday say that, not only do over-the-counter cough medicines fail to relieve coughs, but they may be harmful to your kids.
According to a member of the panel making these new recommendations, "cough and cold medicines are not useful in children and can actually be harmful. In most cases, a cough that is unrelated to chronic lung conditions, environmental influences, or other specific factors, will resolve on its own." The harm, he said, could come from over-sedation. Older-generation antihistamines are recommended for adults, but for kids, experts suggest just waiting it out.
Now they are anouncing that they are pulling medicines labeled as being for infants (other kids meds are not being pulled at this time but as the above article says, they don't really help anyways so save your money). http://www.local6.com/health/14317035/detail.html?rss=orlpn&psp=news
Makers Pull Cough Medicine For Infants
Industry Wants 'Do Not Use' Labels
POSTED: 9:37 am EDT October 11, 2007
The makers of cough and cold medicines for infants have pulled several products off shelves, but an industry group said the move is out of caution, not to fix a safety issue.
An industry group noted that the Food and Drug Administration has not called for a ban or recall of the products.
The medicines included in the action are:
Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops
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
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association said the medicines are safe and effective when used at the right doses.
Information online also pointed out that labels say people should check with doctors before giving medicine to children under age 2, who are most vulnerable to overdoses. Makers have asked the FDA to change the labels to say the medicines should not be given to infants.
The industry said it plans an education effort to let caregivers know how to safely use over-the-counter medications.
http://www.parentdish.com/2006/01/11/cough-syrup-hurts-not-helps-kids-says-panel/
Cough syrup hurts, not helps kids, says panel
Posted Jan 11th 2006 8:28AM by Sarah Gilbert
Filed under: Health and Safety
Cough syrup, the cold panacea found in every parent's medicine cabinet, may soon disappear if they heed the advice of the American College of Chest Physicians. New guidelines out Monday say that, not only do over-the-counter cough medicines fail to relieve coughs, but they may be harmful to your kids.
According to a member of the panel making these new recommendations, "cough and cold medicines are not useful in children and can actually be harmful. In most cases, a cough that is unrelated to chronic lung conditions, environmental influences, or other specific factors, will resolve on its own." The harm, he said, could come from over-sedation. Older-generation antihistamines are recommended for adults, but for kids, experts suggest just waiting it out.
Now they are anouncing that they are pulling medicines labeled as being for infants (other kids meds are not being pulled at this time but as the above article says, they don't really help anyways so save your money). http://www.local6.com/health/14317035/detail.html?rss=orlpn&psp=news
Makers Pull Cough Medicine For Infants
Industry Wants 'Do Not Use' Labels
POSTED: 9:37 am EDT October 11, 2007
The makers of cough and cold medicines for infants have pulled several products off shelves, but an industry group said the move is out of caution, not to fix a safety issue.
An industry group noted that the Food and Drug Administration has not called for a ban or recall of the products.
The medicines included in the action are:
Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops
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
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association said the medicines are safe and effective when used at the right doses.
Information online also pointed out that labels say people should check with doctors before giving medicine to children under age 2, who are most vulnerable to overdoses. Makers have asked the FDA to change the labels to say the medicines should not be given to infants.
The industry said it plans an education effort to let caregivers know how to safely use over-the-counter medications.