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Drug combination used to treat cold, allergy banned for children under four
The central government has mandated strict labelling requirements for manufacture, sale and distribution of the fixed-dose ...
Government Bans Few Cough Syrups For Kids Below 4 Years Citing Safety Issues
The government has prohibited cough syrups containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride for children ...
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Health Ministry Restricts Use Of Chlorpheniramine And Phenylephrine Combo In Children Below 4 Years
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially banned the use of the widely available fixed dose combination (FDC) ...
Govt restricts sale of anti-cold drug combination for children under 4 yrs
The Centre has formally restricted the manufacture and sale of fixed drug combinations (FDCs) of chlorpheniramine maleate and ...
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Health ministry restricts use of common cold medicine in children below four years
Health ministry restricts use of common cold medicine in children below four years: Gireesh Babu, New Delhi Thursday, April 17, 2025, 08:00 Hrs [IST] The Union Health Ministry has ...
Pharmacists seek clarity on banned cough syrup stock
Pharmacists are seeking clarification from the DCGI regarding the handling of recently banned cough syrups for children under ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference3y
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu
Acetaminophen 160mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; liq; bubble-gum flavor. Children <4yrs (<36lbs). During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
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Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold
Acetaminophen 160mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; susp; grape flavor. <4yrs (<36lbs): do not use. 4–5yrs (36lbs–47lbs): not ...