February 16, 2009
 

Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in Children


Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in Children
FDA supports the voluntary actions of drug manufacturers to better inform consumers about the safe and effective use of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines in children.
Source: www.fda.gov

Drug Shortages: Drugs to be Discontinued; Mitozytrex (Mitomycin for Injection)
See Web site for additional information.
Source: www.fda.gov

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Amikacin sulfate injection
Hospira has amikacin available; customer service: 877-946-7747. Teva anticipates their product will be available by the end of February 2009.
Source: www.fda.gov

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages; Ultra-TechneKow DTE (Technetium Tc 99m Generator) NDA 17-243
See Related information section for updated Letter from Mallinckrodt
Source: www.fda.gov

Ethex Corporation Product Recall
Nationwide voluntary recall of products at wholesale and retail level because they may have been manufactured under conditions that did not sufficiently comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Source: www.fda.gov

Drug Shortages: Resolved Drug Shortages; Fentanyl transdermal patch
See Related information section
Source: www.fda.gov

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages: Azactam 1 gram and 2 gram (aztreonam for injection)
Elan estimates availability of Azactam 1 gram vials (NDC 51479-0041-15), and 2 gram vials (NDC 51479-0042-15)in March/April time frame. For additional information call Elan at 1-800-859-8586, and Baxter has 1 gram (NDC 51479-0048-01) and 2 gram (NDC 51479-0049-01) frozen aztreonam available on allocation. For additional information call Baxter at 1-888-229-0001.
Source: www.fda.gov

Drug Shortages: Drugs to be Discontinued; Foscavir (foscarnet sodium) injection
See Web site for additional information
Source: www.fda.gov

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