5 results

• Pain Relievers for Acute Respiratory Infections Linked to Heart Attack Risk: Study

  February 7, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that taking NSAIDs during a cold or flu may increase the risk of heart attack.

• Children’s Generic Cough Syrup Recall Issued Over Dosing Cup Problems

  January 14, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Generic children's cough syrup sold under a number of generic labels has been recalled due to a potential error on the dosing cups which could cause accidental overdoses.

• Sudafed, Nasal Decongestants Linked to Birth Defects: Study

  July 25, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that use of nasal decongestants during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of some birth defects

• Triaminic, Theraflu Recall Issued Due to Child Poisoning Risk

  February 1, 2013

  Russell Maas

  About 2.3 million bottles of Triaminic and Theraflu cold and cough syrup have been recalled, following reports of the child...

• Health Canada Restricts Cough and Cold Medicines for Children Under 6

  December 19, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  Over-the-counter children’s cough and cold medications will be relabeled in Canada to indicate that they should not be used in...