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Large Recall of Children's OTC Meds, including Motrin, Tylenol, Benedryl, Zyrtec.
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Anonymous
| bump to make sure everyone sees this. |
Anonymous
| Thanks to whoever posted this. Just checked & I have a bottle of infant tylenol & a bottle of children's motrin on the recall list. Agree that our products should be refunded or replaced. That or, as someone else suggested, a class action lawsuit. WTF??? |
Anonymous
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Wash Po: The FDA called the potential for serious medical problems "remote," but it advised consumers to stop using the medicine as a precaution. It said a health care professional should be consulted if a child has recently taken any of the recalled products and is exhibiting unexpected symptoms. Does anyone seriously trust the FDA after (among others) the BPA thing? |
Anonymous
Why hate on the FDA.... As a pp said, this recall is happening because the FDA is doing their job. Perhaps you'd rather just buy your meds and cosmetics on line from some other random country that doesn't have any regulations in place.... (plastic melanine in baby formula in China anyone???) |
Anonymous
| So does anyone know if generics, store brand i.e. CVS brand, is ok to take? I'm specifically wondering about Motrin and Zyrtec. |
Anonymous
| To the poster who said what to do if child has fever: if it's mild, do nothing. A fever helps fight infection. Just let child rest and give lots of fluid. |
Anonymous
Yes, it seems generic is recommended. |
Anonymous
Yep - CVS store manager told me the same thing. |
Anonymous
It's REACTIVE, not proactive. What about quality control and inspectors doing a thorough job on a regular basis? Is it too much to ask a person to do his/her job? |
Anonymous
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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/business/02drug.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Here is a more clearly written piece on the recall. The CNN story made it sound like the affected meds where distributed abroad, not so. Also tells that the particles are tiny metal scraps. I'm throwing out four bottles of Motrin and Tylenol. |
Anonymous
Actually, the recall occurred after federal inspectors issued a violation. "The recall comes after federal health regulators cited McNeil on Friday morning for manufacturing violations found during a routine inspection at a company facility in Fort Washington, Pa., an F.D.A. spokeswoman said." |
Anonymous
I agree with this. People are waaay to quick to give their kids meds for any and everything. Fevers are the body's way to fight infection. If it's under 103, let it run it's course. Lots of fluids. If it's over 103, you're calling the pedi anyway, so leave it up to him/her. Teething is definitely tough, but your child WILL get through it. What did people used to do before Motrin/Tylenol was so widespread for infants? Really, think twice before you give your kids these drugs. I know it can make life so much easier to give the kid some Motrin, but is it worth the risk? These companies are out to make money. I often find that the first thing people ask me when DD has a fever is "Did you give her Motrin?". Umm, no, that is not the only option. |
Anonymous
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from the NY Times article:
“The particles may be solidified product ingredients or manufacturing residue such as tiny metal specks,” Marc Boston, a McNeil spokesman, said. Unbelievable! We used an entire 1 oz bottle over the last five months! Never again...I feel so awful and angry. |
Anonymous
Giving a child pain relief isn't just about making your own life easier. My child can't decide for herself if the pain should be treated, I have to decide for her. Pain is real and sometimes should be treated. |
Anonymous
There are healthier ways to treat pain. You don't always need drugs. I wonder how all those children that have no access to medicine survive the teething phase. 
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