If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!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 [...]
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 [...]
This substance is quite well-known and practically present in almost every household. It`s found in your air freshener, in your moth repellent, in that anti-itch gel, or in the balsam you use as chest rub. I`m referring to camphor, that aromatic substance present in many household products and OTC medicines.
The New York Health Department recently [...]
Deadly Danger: CPSC Urges Parents To Not Place Infants on Air Mattresses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This is the season when homes fill up with gifts and guests. When traveling, parents may choose alternative sleeping environments for babies. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC is warning families nationwide that air mattresses are too soft for [...]
