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FDA Issues Warning on Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession. Homeopathic…

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FDA Could Approve Genetically Modified Mosquitos to Fight Zika Virus

FDA announced comment period for draft environmental assessment for genetically engineered mosquito. The Food and Drug Administration said genetically modifying mosquitos would not cause harm to other species. Male mosquitos would be modified to produce offspring that die shortly after…

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Hydrocodone Reclassification Proposal Statement From FDA

Statement on Proposed Hydrocodone Reclassification from Janet Woodcock, M.D., Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Over the past several years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been carefully evaluating and weighing the appropriate use of opioid analgesic…

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Ambien Warning: FDA Wants To Lower Current Recommended Doses

An Ambien Warning from the FDA. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requiring the manufacturers of Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar and Zolpimist, widely used sleep drugs that contain the active ingredient zolpidem, to lower current recommended…

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