October 11,2007
By Associated Press
The makers of several leading over-the-counter cold medications are voluntarily withdrawing products sold for infants, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association said Thursday.
The trade group said the products were being withdrawn “out of an abundance of caution” and insisted the products are safe when used as directed.
“The reason the makers of over-the-counter, oral cough and cold medicines for infants are voluntarily withdrawing these medicines is that there have been rare patterns of misuse leading to overdose recently identified, particularly in infants, and safety is our top priority,” Linda A. Suydam, the association’s president, said in a statement.
“It’s important to point out that these medicines are safe and effective when used as directed, and most parents are using them appropriately,” she said.
CVS stores planned to stop selling the withdrawn products and store-brand equivalents, it said. Refunds are being offered if customers return the products. Read More
