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FDA is warning consumers that Hyland's Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children.
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine has created a video that discusses safe animal feed and highlights the role feed manufacturers and animal feeders have played in helping to ensure the safety of the feed and food supply in the United States.
An educational video that brings awareness to consumers of what pharmacy compounding is and the role FDA plays. It highlights the risks and benefits associated with the practice and the medical necessity for it.
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Net Sales of ...American ChronicleWe expect our new advertising campaign, which will encompass television, print, and online media, will help increase consumer purchases of Zicam products. ...and more »
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Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Net Sales of ...Sacramento BeeWe expect our new advertising campaign, which will encompass television, print, and online media, will help increase consumer purchases of Zicam products. ...and more »
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Consumers should be cautious when buying pet drugs online and should not let Internet pharmacies evaluate their pets.
www.petersonlawfirm.com 1-877-DRUG-GIANT The FDA issued an alert advising users of three Zicam products to stop taking the over-the-counter cold remedies. Contact Peterson & Associates for a free consultation.
Linda Katz, Director of the FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors, Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
Bridget M. KuehnJournal of American Medical Association (subscription)(Photo credit: Eric Shelton/AP Images) The FDA's demand for the withdrawal of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs in June 2009 came ...
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Turtles may look like cute pets, but they could be responsible for over 70000 cases of salmonella infections every year in this country. Turtles commonly carry the Salmonella bacteria, and although the turtle doesn't get sick, people can become very ill if they're exposed to a contaminated turtle. You don't even need to touch a turtle to become infected, because turtles shed the bacteria into their water and housing. For example, a four week-old infant died of a Salmonella infection that was traced to a pet turtle in the home. In another case, two teenage girls became very ill after they swam in an unchlorinated family pool where pet turtles had been allowed to swim. Because of these concerns, FDA is warning people about the danger of having turtles as pets. FDA's warning applies to young children, whose immune systems may be less able to resist infection. Also, young children are likely to handle the turtles, and then handle food or touch their mouths, and of course that increases the chance of taking in the bacteria. But FDA's warning isn't just about children. People with weakened immune systems, the elderly and pregnant women are also at high risk. Here's what FDA is recommending: •Don't buy small turtles as pets or as gifts. You can prevent the problem completely that way. •If you already have a pet turtle, here are some things you can do to minimize the risk of illness. If your family is expecting a child, remove the animal from the home before the baby arrives ...
Nipro Medical Corporation has recalled the company's GlucoPro insulin syringes because the needle may detach from the syringe. If that happens, the needle could get stuck in the insulin vial, or get pushed back into the syringe, or even stay in the skin after injection. According to a company press release issued in January, the recall covers all product codes and lot numbers with expiration dates before November 1, 2011. It does not apply to GlucoPro syringes that are specified for use with Nipro's Amigo insulin pump. Anyone who has the recalled syringes should stop using them and return them to point of sale for reimbursement. For more information call 305-599-7174 Ext. 249. FDA Patient Safety News: April 2010 For more information, please see our website: www.accessdata.fda.gov
Here's an alert about certain lots of Q-Syte Luer access devices. These are split -septum needleless valves used with other infusion therapy products to administer IV fluids. The Q-Syte devices are sold by themselves and are also sometimes packaged with other devices as part of systems or kits, including certain IV and central venous catheter sets. Becton Dickinson, the manufacturer of the Q-Syte device, initiated a recall of certain lots in October 2009 because of complaints of air entering through the bottom disk of the device's septum. Using the recalled devices may cause an air embolism or may cause blood or therapy fluids to leak, which could result in serious injury or death. After investigating the complaints, the company determined that a manufacturing deviation was the cause of the problem. The company says that the recalled Q-Syte devices were distributed worldwide from November 2008 through November 2009. Certain catalog and lot numbers of the following kits and systems are also being recalled because they contain the affected Q-Syte devices. To date, these include: •Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems sold by BD •IV Extension Sets sold by Acacia Inc. •Central Venous Catheter Kits sold by Arrow International •IV kits sold by Medical Action Industries Several million units are affected. Anyone who has the affected devices should not use them, remove them from inventory and contact the company. FDA Patient Safety News: April 2010 For more information, please see ...
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FDA is notifying healthcare professionals about cases of a rare but serious complication, non-cirrhotic portal hypertension, in patients taking Videx (didanosine) or Videx EC, to treat HIV infection. Clinicians should monitor patients on Videx for portal hypertension and esophageal varices. They should also be aware that Videx has been associated with other hepatic effects, including lactic acidosis, hepatomegaly with steatosis, and liver failure. FDA believes that for certain patients, the clinical benefits of Videx continue to outweigh its risks, and that the decision to use the drug must be made on an individual basis. FDA Patient Safety News: April 2010 For more information, please see our website: www.accessdata.fda.gov
In February, Cardiac Science Corporation initiated a recall of several models of automated external defibrillators because manufacturing problems may make them susceptible to failure. If that happens, they might not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt, and that could lead to serious adverse health consequences or death. The company says this action affects more than 12000 AEDs manufactured or serviced between October 19, 2009 and January 15, 2010 with the following model numbers: •Powerheart G3 Series, models 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, and 9390E •CardioVive model 92532 and •CardioLife models 9200G and 9231 Anyone who has one of the recalled devices should take it out of service immediately because it might fail to deliver therapy. Contact Cardiac Science to get a replacement at 1-888-402-2484. FDA Patient Safety News: April 2010 For more information, please see our website: www.accessdata.fda.gov
The FDA is recommending that healthcare professionals use caution when considering Zyprexa (olanzapine) for treating adolescents 13 to 17 years old for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Physicians, patients and caregivers should understand that adolescents may experience weight gain and hyperlipidemia with Zyprexa. In fact, they have a greater risk of these effects than adults. They are likely to gain more weight than adults and have greater increases in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, prolactin, and hepatic transaminase levels. Adolescents are also more likely to experience sedation than adults. Clinicians should take these effects into account when deciding on antipsychotic medications for adolescents, and they may want to consider trying other drugs first. If Zyprexa is prescribed for adolescents, it should be part of a comprehensive treatment program that often includes psychological, educational and social components. It is also important to note that Zyprexa has not been approved for patients under the age of 13. FDA Patient Safety News: April 2010 For more information, please see our website: www.accessdata.fda.gov
You can easily find them on the internet - products sold as "dietary supplements" to enhance sexual performance or treat erectile dysfunction. Many of these products are said to be "all natural" alternatives to prescription drugs. That might make you think they're harmless. But they may not be. FDA has found that many of these supposedly "all natural" products actually contain ingredients that aren't on the label, and these ingredients could lead to serious and even fatal effects. An FDA investigation of a number of these sexual enhancement supplements found that a third of them actually contained the same or similar ingredients to the class of prescription drugs that includes Viagra (sildenafil citrate), Cialis (tadalafil) and Levitra (vardenafil HCl. Taking products that contain these kinds of ingredients can be particularly dangerous for people who are also taking prescription drugs that contain nitrates, such as nitroglycerin. That's because they can interact to cause dangerously low blood pressure. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. And since erectile dysfunction is common in men with these conditions, they may seek out these sorts of products. To make matters worse, these so-called supplements are not likely to be made under the same quality controls as prescription drugs, so the identity or the amount of the Viagra-like ingredients could vary greatly. Sometimes they have been found in enormous ...
An article by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) reminds healthcare practitioners how dangerous it can be to misread the letters and numbers on prescriptions, drug orders and medical records. Unfortunately, these mistakes are easy to make because some of the alphanumeric symbols we use look so similar. Research has shown that more than 50 percent of letter-number errors come from just four basic mixups: • the letter "L" and the number "1" • the letter "O" and the number "0" • the letter "Z" and the number "2" • the numbers "1" and "7" These mixups are most likely to occur when the information contains both letters and numbers, as in most medication orders. The complete ISMP article, includes a list of more than 20 commonly confused letters and numbers. FDA Patient Safety News: March 2010 For more information, please see our website: www.accessdata.fda.gov
FDA is warning the public about a potentially dangerous counterfeit version of the weight-loss drug Alli (orlistat). To date, all the counterfeits seem to have been sold on the internet. The genuine version of Alli, which is approved by FDA for over-the-counter use, contains a substance that prevents the absorption of fats from the diet. The counterfeit Alli contains the stimulant drug sibutramine, which can cause potentially fatal side effects, particularly in people with a history of heart disease. Sibutramine is an ingredient in an approved weight loss drug, but it is available only by prescription and must be used under the supervision of a physician. FDA tests have shown that people taking the counterfeit Alli in the dose specified on the package may be receiving several times the usual daily dose of sibutramine. People taking Alli should check to be sure that they do not have the counterfeit version. Here are some things to look for: • The counterfeit has a missing lot number on the outer cardboard packaging. • The counterfeit has an expiration date that includes a month, day and year-the real Alli has only a month and year. • The foil safety seal on the mouth of the counterfeit bottle has no writing-the seal on the real Alli says "Sealed for your protection." • The counterfeit capsules contain a white powder-the real capsules contain small white pellets. • The counterfeit version is packaged in a plastic bottle that has a slightly taller and wider cap than the real ...
To help clinicians weigh the benefits and risks of the diabetes drug Byetta (exenatide), FDA is requiring that information about the risk of renal impairment be added to the drug's labeling. From April 2005 to October 2008, FDA received 78 reports of altered kidney function in patients treated with Byetta. Some of the patients had pre-existing kidney disease and other risk factors for developing kidney problems. Acute renal failure occurred in 62 patients and renal insufficiency in 16 patients. More than 6.6 million Byetta prescriptions were dispensed during this same time period, so these cases represent a small percentage of the total number of patients treated with the drug. Here's what the drug's labeling says. Byetta should not be used in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease. For patients with moderate renal impairment, use caution when starting Byetta or increasing the dose from 5 mcg to 10 mcg. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of altered kidney function, including increased serum creatinine, changes in urination, unexplained swelling, increases in blood pressure, lethargy, or dull ache in the mid to lower back. Consider discontinuing the drug if a patient's kidney function worsens while using it. Patients receiving Byetta should be told to watch for the signs and symptoms of altered kidney function and report these to their healthcare professional. Patients should also report nausea and vomiting, because these could lead to ...
Thanks to the controversial Zicam, I may never smell again
Matrixx Initiatives F3Q10 (Qtr End 12/31/09) Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha (blog)Consumers are responding to our advertising and promotional active programs and are looking to the Zicam brand to get over their colds faster. ...and more »
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...$10.7 million during the same period in 2008. Money stopped rolling in shortly after the FDA told the Phoenix company to pull its Zicam nasal gel products off retail shelves in June 2009 because of complaints that consumers were losing their sense of smell...
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Matrixx reports loss, rise in oral Zicam product salesPhoenix Business JournalMoney stopped rolling in shortly after the FDA told the Phoenix company to pull its Zicam nasal gel products off retail shelves in June 2009 because of ...Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter Sales of $28.5 ...PR Newswire (press release)Matrixx Q3 profit down; oral cold products sales upReutersMatrixx Initiatives Q3 Profit Declines - Quick FactsRTT NewsTrading Markets (press release) -Arizona Republicall 23 news articles »
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Kominicki: Up in the air about how to fight a coldLong Island Business NewsThe FDA said it had received more than 130 reports of smell loss, known as “anosmia,” from cold sufferers using Zicam's nasal gel and its adult- and ...
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Pharmaceutical Recalls in 2009InjuryBoard.com (blog)The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported one death due to liver failure in an individual taking the product. Several versions of the Zicam ...
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How Diversified Should You Be?Motley Fool (blog)For example, the FDA's loss-of-smell warning on Matrixx Initiatives' (MTXX) Zicam nasal products caused that stock to plummet 75%, but did not really affect ...and more »
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Zicam Loss of Smell Lawsuit Filed Over Recalled Nasal Spray Cold RemedyAboutLawsuits.comMatrixx Initiatives issued the Zicam recall after the FDA warned consumers to stop using their Zicam nasal sprays and gels due to reports of at least 130 ...
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Zicam Cold Remedies Named in Another SuitAttorney at Law... continued marketing the drugs until the FDA took action in June 2009. Zicam products debuted in 1999 using zinc gluconate as the active ingredient. ...Zicam and manufacturer blamed for woman's loss of smell, tasteSt. Clair Recordall 3 news articles »
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...spray or swab, the complaint says. Since 1999, Matrixx and the FDA have been receiving complaints from consumers who say that Zicam adversely affected their ability to smell and taste. However, Matrixx did not investigate the complaints and continued to sell...
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Matrixx taps Phoenix firm for brand strategyAZ Central.comThe Food and Drug Administration in June warned consumers that the Zicam nasal-spray gel was linked to loss of smell, a condition known as anosmia. The FDA ...and more »
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Brandweek MagazineZicam Makers to Spend $30 Million With New Ad FirmAttorney at Law... Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs Kids Size – were involved in the subsequent FDA recall. ...Zicam Moves to Cramer-KrasseltAdweekall 3 news articles »
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FDA has issued a warning that zinc-containing cold remedies administered directly into the nose have been associated with anosmia, which is a loss of the sense of smell. This warning is directed at several over-the-counter products marketed by Matrixx Initiatives: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs Kids Size, which has been discontinued. FDA is advising people to stop using them. FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia in people using intranasal products that contain zinc. In some cases, the problem occurred with the first dose of the product, and in other cases it began after later doses. The anosmia may be long-lasting or even permanent, while the common cold usually goes away without treatment in seven to ten days. If you have been injured after using Zicam cold remedies, contact the law office of Hissey Kientz by visiting us online at www.hkllp.com, or by emailing us at info@hkllp.com.
FDA has issued a warning that zinc-containing cold remedies administered directly into the nose have been associated with anosmia, which is a loss of the sense of smell. This warning is directed at several over-the-counter products marketed by Matrixx Initiatives: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs Kids Size, which has been discontinued. FDA is advising people to stop using them. This warning does not apply to oral zinc tablets or lozenges taken by mouth. FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia in people using intranasal products that contain zinc. In some cases, the problem occurred with the first dose of the product, and in other cases it began after later doses. The anosmia may be long-lasting or even permanent, while the common cold usually goes away without treatment in seven to ten days. People with anosmia may have serious safety and quality of life problems, including the inability to detect smoke, a gas leak, or spoiled food. Losing the ability to smell also compromises a person's sense of taste. People who have lost their sense of smell or taste after using intranasal zinc-containing products should contact their healthcare provider. Patients and providers should report these events to fda's medwatch program.
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FDA has issued a warning that zinc-containing cold remedies administered directly into the nose have been associated with anosmia, which is a loss of the sense of smell. This warning is directed at several over-the-counter products marketed by Matrixx Initiatives: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs Kids Size, which has been discontinued. FDA is advising people to stop using them. This warning does not apply to oral zinc tablets or lozenges taken by mouth. FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia in people using intranasal products that contain zinc. In some cases, the problem occurred with the first dose of the product, and in other cases it began after later doses. The anosmia may be long-lasting or even permanent, while the common cold usually goes away without treatment in seven to ten days. People with anosmia may have serious safety and quality of life problems, including the inability to detect smoke, a gas leak, or spoiled food. Losing the ability to smell also compromises a person's sense of taste. People who have lost their sense of smell or taste after using intranasal zinc-containing products should contact their healthcare provider. Patients and providers should report these events to fda's medwatch program. FDA Patient Safety News: August 2009 For more information, please see our website: www.accessdata.fda.gov
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...press to help us get the word out about these Zicam products." What products are affected by this warning? FDA's action affects Zicam's three intranasal products that contain zinc. The three Zicam products claim to reduce the duration of the common cold and...
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For more health related videos, visit icyou.com. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Consumer Alert to warn consumers to stop using certain Zicam nasal cold remedy products, saying they can cause users to lose their sense of smell permanently. icyou's medical editor Dr. Mona explains why this measure was taken and what you should do if you think you were affected.
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