Tag: codeine
FDA Restricts Codeine Cough-and-Cold Drugs to Adults Only
The FDA is warning that cough-and-cold medications that contain opioids like codeine or hydrocodone should not be prescribed to children because the risk of side effects outweighs the benefits.
FDA Warning: Codeine Cough Syrup, Tramadol Can Kill Kids Under 12
The FDA is restricting the use of codeine or tramadol painkillers and cough syrup by children under 12 years old due to the risk of slowed breathing and death. These drugs also carry a risk for infants of breastfeeding mothers...