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The prescription-strength cough syrup has been linked to a number of fatalities and its growing popularity is cause for concern. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Rap superstar Lil Wayne, also known as Weezy, was reportedly recovering in Cedar's Sinai after experiencing multiple seizures, according to a recent report in the LA Times, following an unsuccessful attempt to quit drinking the popular Southern concoction known widely as “Purple Drank.” A combination of soda, Jolly...
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zarbee's, the fastest-growing cough remedy in the country, today announced the launch of its new line of over-the-counter extra strength all natural cough products for adults and children 12 years and up. The new extra strength products will supplement the existing line of Zarbee's original cough products currently available for children 12 months and up. The new range will make all natural Zarbee's the #1 drug-free cough remedy for the...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently stated that a few children who were given codeine, a pain reliever, after surgery may have developed serious breathing problems that lead to death. The FDA first learned about the issue from perusing articles in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2009 as well as the journal Pediatrics in 2012. According to My Health News Daily, the FDA stated that it would begin reviewing cases...
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With cold and flu season officially upon us, now is the perfect time to review how to safely treat a child's cough and cold symptoms. You'd think it would be as easy as giving your child an over-the-counter pediatric cough or cold medicine but it's not, and the potential dangers to your child are nothing to sneeze at. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/DA32903) According to a recent study by the University of...
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zarbee's, the nation's fastest-growing children's cough and cold brand, announced today the launch of Zarbee's Nighttime Cough and Sleep Drink, an all-natural, drug-free, over-the-counter nighttime cough remedy proven safe and effective for children two years of age and older. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111005/DA80710) Developed by Dr. Zak Zarbock, one of the country's top pediatricians, Zarbee's Nighttime Cough and Sleep Drink...
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading portion-controlled weight-loss program, today announced the launch of 5-calorie pre-measured Medifast Sugar-Free Syrup. Medifast Sugar-Free Syrup is the perfect addition to many Medifast Meals, including the new Medifast Spiced Pancakes. New products are available for purchase at http://www.choosemedifast.com/, through a free Take Shape For Life Health Coach or at a Medifast Weight Control Center. (Photo:...
HelloLife sweetens cough relief for kids of all sizes. (Vocus/PRWEB) April 08, 2011 HelloLife, LLC is an Applied Life Science and Technology company doing business in the fields of health and wellness. HelloLife has its headquarters at 4460 "“ 44th St. SW, Ste. C 600, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512. HelloLife is proud to announce the new and improved version of Honey Don't Cough. The new cough syrup will still have the same benefits of 100% Buckwheat Honey. It also contains Vitamin C and...
Despite FDA warnings, parents continue to give children potentially life-threatening medicine. Zarbee's Children's Cough Syrup is offering a free bottle swap to encourage parents to put their child's safety first. Sandy, UT (PRWEB) February 18, 2011 In 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against the use of over-the-counter cough and cold products for infants and children under 2 years of age because of the risk of serious and potentially life threatening side...
With new warnings that children under six years of age should not be given cough syrups, what is a parent to do when their child needs something that's safe and that really works? In a study at Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, researchers found that honey may hold the answer. Philadelphia, PA (Vocus) November 26, 2010 An FDA panel came to the conclusion that there is no benefit in more than 800 over the counter medicines to help young children. In fact, it was...
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching now in national pharmacy chains is Chestal®, a natural cough syrup free of dextromethorphan from Boiron, the world leader in homeopathic medicines. This introduction comes on the heels of the success of Chestal's counterpart, Children's Chestal®, which was launched two years ago amid concerns over the safety of other active cough syrup ingredients for small children. Boiron, with a 78-year history of reliability, reports sales of...
