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News About Infants' and Children's Cough and Cold Medicines *From the makers of Tylenol* Your child's safety is our number one priority. Important information you need to know about infants' and children's cough and cold medicines. The cough and cold season is here, and we have important information to share about infants' and children's cough and cold medicines. These medicines are generally recognized as safe and effective when used as directed. Most parents use these cough and cold medicines appropriately. However, we have become aware of rare instances of misuse leading to accidental overdose, especially in children under the age of two. Therefore, we are voluntarily withdrawing the following concentrated cough and cold medicines from the market: * Concentrated TYLENOL® Infants' Drops Plus Cold * Concentrated TYLENOL® Infants' Drops Plus Cold & Cough * PediaCare® Infant Dropper Decongestant * PediaCare® Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough * PediaCare® Infant Drops Decongestant (containing pseudoephedrine) * PediaCare® Infant Dropper Decongestant & Cough * PediaCare® Infant Drops Decongestant & Cough (containing pseudoephedrine) If you have these products in your household, please discontinue use in children under the age of two. These actions do not apply to cough and cold medicines labeled for children aged two and above. Additionally, these actions do not apply to Infants' and Children's TYLENOL® and MOTRIN® pain relievers and fever reducers. When used as directed, these products are safe and effective. As always, it is important to medicate carefully. Always use the exact dosage device that comes with the medicine. Use the medicine only as directed. And keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Whenever you have questions about how to treat your child's cough and cold symptoms, call your doctor. For specific questions about our products, call 1-877-895-3665. Your child's safety continues to be our number one priority. We realize these changes may be inconvenient for you, and we are happy to provide a valuable coupon to use on one of several products of your choice. Call 1-877-895-3665 There is a coupon on their page that you can print off twice which is for $5 off of their children's line http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subpcccoldmed.inc
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson Wyeth and other makers of infants' nonprescription cough and cold products are recalling certain medicines in the United States because of the danger of overdose, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association said on Thursday. Novartis and Prestige Brands Holdings are recalling their oral infant cough and cold medicines, as well, because data show that when the medicines are misused, it can lead to overdose, especially in children under 2 years old. At least one U.S. pharmacy pulled the products from its shelves. CVS Pharmacy said it will immediately remove those recalled medicines and store-brand equivalents. A spokeswoman for Consumer Healthcare, a trade association representing the makers of over-the-counter medicines, said overdoses have led to death and serious injury in rare instances, but stressed that the medications are safe when used as directed. FDA reviewers have recommended that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines that contain decongestants and antihistamines should come with new instructions saying they are not recommended for very young children. The FDA has not made a final decision on whether to change the warnings or instructions for use on the widely used drugs until it gets input from outside advisers on October 18-19. Questions have been raised for more than a year about the safety of the use of nonprescription cough and cold products in children and whether the benefits justify any potential risks, especially in children under 2 years of age. Safety experts for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have urged the agency to consider a ban on these medicines for children under the age of 6 years. A group of doctors and public health officials had filed a petition voicing concerns that the drugs were risky and not effective for children. FDA reviewers said the product labels "should include prominent language to describe the risk of overdose in children." They also recommended dropping the statement on many over-the-counter remedies urging parents to "consult a physician" about use of decongestants in children under 2 years old and antihistamines in children under 6 years old. Many say there is little evidence that these medicines are effective in such young children anyway and are calling for mandatory warning labels that say the medicines should not be used in children under 2 years of age. FDA spokeswoman Susan Cruzan said the action by the drugmakers was independent of the agency. "We need to let the advisory committee process play out," Cruzan said. Medicines that are being recalled from the U.S. market include: Concentrated Infants' TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold; Concentrated Infants' TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold & Cough; PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant (PSE); PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant & Cough (PSE); PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant (PE); PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough; PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant & Cough (PE) products; Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops; Demetapp Decongestant Infant Drops; Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough; Little Colds Multi-Symptom Cold Formula; Robitussin Infant Cough DM Drops; Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant and Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant Plus Cough.
‘Talkin’ Trash:’ The ASPCA Gives You the Lowdown On Why Your Garbage Could Be Harmful to Pets NEW YORK, August 9, 2007—Picture the scene: you walk into your kitchen and are greeted by a veritable smorgasbord of refuse with tell-tale paw prints surrounding the “scene of the crime.” Yes, your four-legged friend got into the garbage—again! “What may appear to be a minor, albeit, frustrating annoyance to many pet parents could actually pose a great risk to your pets,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, board-certified veterinary toxicologist and senior vice president with the ASPCA, who manages the ASPCA’s Midwest Office, which houses the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). “It’s important that pet parents understand and familiarize themselves with the potential dangers that can be found in everyday trash.” Here are some of the major threats your pets might suffer from “talking trash”: 1. Physical Obstruction Hazards. Items such as meat and poultry bones, plastic, metal or paper can cause choking, trauma to the gastrointestinal tract, or may even lead to a life-threatening intestinal blockage that could require emergency surgery. 2. Bacteria. Spoiled food can harbor millions of bacteria, which in some cases could lead to food poisoning or a condition known as bacterial enteritis. “This is where the animal’s intestinal tract becomes irritated and inflamed, resulting in painful bloating of the abdomen, vomiting, and diarrhea,” cautions Dr. Hansen. 3. Toxin-Producing Molds. Certain rotting foods such as cheese, nuts, grains and pasta are ripe environments for a variety of molds, some of which can produce substances known as “tremorgenic mycotoxins.” These toxins affect the nervous system, causing muscle tremors or even seizures that can quickly become life-threatening. 4. Poisonous Household Items. The list of potential poisons to animals could go on forever. “The main toxic hazards commonly found in trash include medications, harmful foods like onions and coffee grounds, poisonous plant cuttings, and chemicals such as household cleaners, insecticides or batteries,” says Dr. Tina Wismer, also a board-certified veterinary toxicologist with the APCC. Ingestion of these substances can produce a wide range of effects, from irritation of the mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract, to seizures or damage to vital organs such as the heart, kidneys or liver. Drs. Hansen and Wismer agree that the best way to avoid potential hazards is through prevention. “In fact, there are some easy ways to make sure your pet can’t get into the trash,” says Dr. Hansen. These include: 1. Use wastebaskets that are covered, and not easily tipped over. “If possible, keep the container in an out of reach area such as in a secure cabinet under the sink, or better yet, eliminate the danger of your pet getting into potentially harmful trash by taking it directly to your garbage can outside.” 2. Dispose of potentially poisonous materials properly. “Many communities have special guidelines for disposing of common, yet potentially-poisonous household items, such as batteries. If you’re not sure what those are, check with your local garbage disposal company or city or county office,” says Dr. Wismer. 3. Should your pet have an accidental encounter with your trash despite your best efforts, prompt action is important in heading off any harmful effects. “Please contact your veterinarian immediately,” urges Dr. Hansen, “making note of any items that may have been in the container.” If you can’t reach your veterinarian or local emergency animal hospital, call the APCC poison control hotline at (888) 426-4435 (a fee applies).
LIVING WITH A GARBAGE HOUND? Does your enterprising pooch have a habit of digging out the edibles—and not-so-edibles—in your garbage can? He may be satisfying his canine instincts, but the ASPCA would like to inform pet parents that the everyday items you throw away could be dangerous to your pet. These include: - medications - foods harmful to pets, such as chocolate, onions and coffee grounds - poisonous plant cuttings - household cleaners - insecticides - batteries - bones, plastic, metal and paper, which can cause choking and other obstructions - bacteria in spoiled food - molds in rotting foods such as cheese, nuts, grains and pasta Here are some practical ways to avoid hazardous encounters with discarded items: - Use securely covered wastebaskets that don’t tip over easily, and store them in a cabinet under the sink. - Take your garbage out right away. - Properly dispose of potentially toxic materials, such as batteries. Your local garbage disposal company can offer advice. For more details on the dangers of pets getting into garbage, please read the following press release. If you think your pet has ingested a potentially hazardous item, please contact your veterinarian or local emergency animal hospital immediately, taking note of any items you might have thrown away. If you can’t reach your veterinarian, please contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435 (fee will apply).
I NEVER KNEW THIS BEFORE... I wonder how many people know about this? A 36 year old female had an accident several weeks ago and Totaled her car. A resident of Kilgore, Texas she was traveling between Gladewater & Kilgore. It was raining, though not excessively, when her car suddenly began to hydro-plane and literally flew through the air. She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden occurrence! When she explained to the highway patrolman what had happened he told her something that every driver should know - NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON. She thought she was being cautious by setting the cruise control and maintaining a safe consistent speed in the rain. But the highway patrolman told her that if the cruise control is on when your car begins to hydro-plane and your tires lose contact with the pavement, your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed making you take off like an airplane. She told the patrolman that was exactly what had occurred. The patrolman said this warning should be listed, on the driver's seat sun-visor - NEVER USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET OR ICY, along with the airbag warning. We tell our teenagers to set the cruise control and drive a safe speed - but we don't tell them to use the cruise control only when the pavement is dry. The only person the accident victim found, who knew this (besides the patrolman), was a man who had had a similar accident, totaled his car and sustained severe injuries. If you send this to 15 people and only one of them doesn't know about this, then it was all worth it. You might have saved a life. NOTE: Some vehicles (like the Toyota Sienna Limited XLE) will not allow you to set the cruise control when the windshield wipers are on.
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