The FDA has warned a manufacturer of generic children’s drugs that it must redesign its water system following detection of bacterial contaminants and consumer complaints of odors that the company failed to investigate.…
Following reports of children experiencing hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and committing self harm following use of Tamiflu, lawsuits are being evaluated against the makers of the flu medication, alleging that inadequate warnings were provided about the potential side effects of the antiviral flu drug.…
Some ADHD medications may significantly increase the risk of psychosis for first time users, according to the findings of a new study.…
Two new studies show that pediatricians and dermatologists are still likely over-prescribing antibiotics, despite concerns over antibiotic resistance.…
A new study warns that antipsychotics at high doses appear to increase the risk of unexpected death for children.…
Researchers from Yale warn of increasing rates of opioid deaths among children of all ages.…
Several lots of infant ibuprofen are being recalled from Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar stores due to the risk that they are over-concentrated, putting infants at risk of drug overdose and kidney injury.…
Gadolinium MRI contrast dyes can cause rare but severe and life-threatening allergic and physiological reactions in children, according to the findings of a new study.…
The FDA has approved Actemra for use in some children, despite concerns over heart problems, infections and other health risks.…
Federal investigators report that a third of foster care children in the U.S. prescribed psychotropic drugs are given no treatment plan or medical monitoring while taking the powerful medications.…
