The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that over-the-counter (OTC) oral drug products containing benzocaine should not be used to treat infants and children younger than 2 years.
It is past time to redefine the FDA’s mission, shorten the duration of pharmaceutical patents, reduce the burdens of patent thickets and patent trolls, allow international reciprocity in new drug approvals and offer more prizes in place of patents.
The use of benzocaine can lead to elevated levels of methemoglobin in the blood which can cause the amount of oxygen in the body to be reduced.
The FDA inspection found contaminants in the liquid that are dangerous to babies.
A new federal program helps streamline the process for doctors' requests
Even so, children are still a niche audience within the food and drink market. 1
Nanotechnology-based drug-delivery systems could boost the oral bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs, specifically docetaxel.
“Cannabis can be a medicine, but you’ve got to bring it there.” Getting there, though, will be slower than many people will like.
There is a lot of blame to go around between doctors and parents for prescribing the powerful and dangerous painkiller to children
If your child has trouble paying attention or controlling impulsive behaviors, you might be wondering if a diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is appropriate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.5 percent of children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. With more information about the disorder available, parents are more aware of what the possible…
Is the FDA acting out of malicious intent or willful ignorance in publishing a new draft guidance on homeopathics which would effectively treat them like pharmaceutical drugs, with similar regulatory requirements?
Some pills claim to just melt the fat away and prevent your body from absorbing extra calories. They might even claim it’s "FDA-approved." Turns out, some of those claims aren't always true.
The higher risk found in young patients may help explain the recent uptick in nephrolithiasis in children and adolescents, researchers suggested.
Concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the warning signs and symptoms of concussion in children and toddlers. In this article, we look at the warning signs, what to do if you think a child has concussion, and we discuss treatment and recovery times.
If a supplement sounds too good to be true, it probably is—the FDA is cracking down on the companies peddling false promises.
I see it all too often: Mom or Dad bring in their toddler for their first visit to the dentist, and I have to break the news to them that their toddler
Many parents and coaches still may not know exactly what to do after a child is injured.
They look so sweet and cuddly. You've been waiting to visit with the precious bundles. Unfortunately, illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – which is often mild for healthy adults – can be life-threatening for the tiniest babies.
The Food and Drug Administration says it’s taking a closer look at the safety of giving codeine to kids as a cough suppressant.
Parents of children with young children needing ear tubes will find it's easier to get their kids help.