Leading Homeopathic Medicine Provider, Hyland's Inc., Offers Alternatives and Advice to Parents Concerned about OTC Cough and Cold Medicines News source: Business Wire As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ponders the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines for children, parents and caregivers nationwide remain uncertain of the safest and best way to treat their children's cold symptoms. Now, with the start of cough and cold season upon us, parents are unsure of where to turn for help. The issue of children's OTC cough and cold medicines concerns the use of eight specific, active ingredients (phenylephrine, diphenhydramine, pseudoephedrine, clorpheniramine, brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, guaifensisin, doxylamine). The FDA first issued a warning in January 2008 against use of these...
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