Abstract
October 7, 2008, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association announced that the leading manufacturers of pediatric over-the-counter cough and cold medicines would voluntarily modify the labels on these products to state that they should not be used in children aged <4 years.
MeSH terms
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Antitussive Agents / adverse effects*
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Antitussive Agents / poisoning
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
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Child
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Common Cold / drug therapy
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Consumer Health Information
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Cough / drug therapy
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Drug Overdose / prevention & control
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Nasal Decongestants / adverse effects*
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Nasal Decongestants / poisoning
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Nonprescription Drugs / adverse effects*
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Nonprescription Drugs / poisoning
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Product Labeling*
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United States
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United States Food and Drug Administration
Substances
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Antitussive Agents
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Nasal Decongestants
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Nonprescription Drugs