Petition Submitted to FDA on Safety Concerns of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicines for Children under Six

On March 1st a citizens petition was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking the FDA to take a variety of action based on concerns over the safety of over-the-counter cough and cold medicine for children under the age of six.  The New York Times is reporting today that the FDA will be conducting a review of these medications.

For more information:

• FDA Office of Nonprescription Products
• Petition submitted to FDA on safety of over-the-counter cough and cold medicine for children under six (PDF)
• Baltimore Statement on the Use of Over-The-Counter Cough and Cold Medications by Children Five and Under (PDF)