Johnson & Johnson Withdraws Cough And Cold Drugs For Babies

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, part of Johnson & Johnson, is voluntarily withdrawing some cough and cold OTC (over-the-counter, non-prescription) drugs for infants. The company states that while these drugs are safe and effective when used correctly, there are rare cases when misuse can lead to overdosing, especially in infants under two. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Pediatrics on October 11th, 2007