The government in the US is now warning parents about another health issue and this time it involves clothing. According to authorities, Carter?s tagless clothing line can cause skin rashes. At this time, there are no recalls of any of the tagless clothing however. The tagless clothing has no tag on the [...]
Tags: Baby, carters, clothing, rashes, sensitivity, warning
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Last week, Chinese officials issued a statement that the issue of melamine-food products is resolved. End of the story.
Well, not quite. As a fellow BOL blogger wrote a few days ago, more and more tainted products have come to light.
The US FDA must have their hands full with the problem. Just a few days ago, [...]
Tags: FDA, food imports, melamine, regulations, warning
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Codeine is a common active ingredient in many painkillers – including those prescribed to women right after a C-section.
However, a recent study by researchers at the University of Western Ontario indicates that codeine may actually present a danger to breastfed infants. This is contrary to what the American Academy of Pediatrics says – that codeine [...]
Tags: breast milk, Breastfeeding, codeine, morphine, overdose, warning
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The US FDA has just issued a safety alert concerning the long-acting cough depressant Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension. Its use has been associated with side effects, some of which are life-threatening, both in adults and children.
Some of the warnings issued by the FDA are:
? Tussionex should not be prescribed to children under 6 years old.
? Doctors should [...]
Tags: dosage, FDA, side effects, Tussionex, warning
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Not-so-good news for those using contraceptive patch (e.g. Ortho Evra).
The FDA just updated the labeling and package insert for this product to include a warning. Based on a recent study, users of this patch have a higher risk of developing venous thromboembolism (blood clots) compared to women using contraceptive pills.
Because the patch is only applied [...]
Tags: blood clots, contraceptive patch, warning
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