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• Children’s Dimetapp and Robitussin Recalls Issued Due to Overdose Risk

  June 22, 2020

  Austin Kirk

  Two popular over-the-counter children’s cough and cold medications have been recalled, after it was discovered that some versions of Robitussin...

• L-citrulline Recall Issued Following Reports of Problems

  February 17, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A L-Citrulline recall has been issued due to the risks of subpotent lots.

• Psychological Problems Most Common Reported Child Drug Side Effect

  January 22, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Suicide and other psychological problems are the most frequently reported side effect of drugs given to children, researchers report.

• Infant Tylenol Overdoses May Be Prevented By Flow Restrictors: Report

  January 8, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Flow restrictors that cost less than a dime could save infants from Tylenol overdose deaths, but companies have used that cost as an excuse not to use them, according to a new report.

• Antipsychotics May Help Children with ADHD, Aggression: Study

  January 8, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Risperdal may help moderate some aggressive behavior among children with ADHD, according to the findings of a new study.

• Drug Companies Manufactured ADHD “Epidemic”, According to Expert

  December 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The doctor who first pushed for wider recognition of ADHD says drug companies have hijacked his efforts, leading to massive overdiagnosis and overmedication.

• Fewer Children Poisoned by Cold Medications After 2007 Restrictions

  July 5, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Fewer children have been poisoned or injured by cold and cough medications following restrictions placed on child cold drugs in 2007, a new study finds.

• Codeine Should Not Be Used By Children After Tonsillectomy: FDA

  February 21, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A new statement issued by the FDA warns against the use of codeine in children following tonsil or adenoid surgery.  

• FDA Warns of Revatio Risks for Children with Pulmonary Hypertension

  September 4, 2012

  Martha Garcia

  Federal health officials indicate that side effects of Revatio may pose an increased risk of death for children when the...

• Judge Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Over Recalled Tylenol, Other Drugs

  July 20, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has thrown out consolidated class action lawsuits filed over recent Johnson & Johnson recalls, involving Tylenol, Motrin...