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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • No place for opioid-based cough suppressants for children and adolescents

    February 20, 2019

    Health Headlines Commentary for February 20, 2019 Source: Kids, teens under 18 should not use cough products with opioids: Health Canada

  • Cold remedies should not be used in young children and infants because it may lead to significant life-threatening side-effects

    March 16, 2016

    Health Headlines Commentary for March , 2016 Source: 1 in 5 young children given cold remedies despite warnings, study finds Reference: Mandatory labeling requirements and over-the-counter cough and cold medication use in early childhood

  • Pediatric safety concerns about OTC cough and cold products

    November 4, 2007

    An October 11, 2007 media advisory from Health Canada raised concerns regarding the safety of “over-the-counter” (non-prescription) cough and cold products in children. An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration called for all over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medicines to be banned. Pharmaceutical companies have issued a voluntary recall of these products…

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