FDA Says Tessalon Liquid Cough Capsules Pose Risk For Young Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that accidental ingestion of Tessalon (benzonatate) by children younger than 10 years can result in serious side effects or death. Tessalon, approved by the FDA to treat symptomatic relief of cough in patients older than 10, may attract younger children because of the drug's candy-like appearance a round, liquid-filled gelatin capsule. The safety ...

FDA moves to revoke approval of Avastin for treatment of breast cancer
Avastin, the world's best-selling cancer drug, doesn't prolong the life of breast cancer patients, the FDA says, but the announcement does not affect the use of Avastin against other types of cancer. Some Avastin proponents call for its continued use by breast cancer patients. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday moved toward revoking approval of the blockbuster cancer drug Avastin as a ...

FDA: Tainted Products Marketed As Dietary Supplements Potentially Dangerous
In a letter sent yesterday to dietary supplement manufacturers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressed concern about undeclared or deceptively labeled ingredients in products marketed as dietary supplements. These substances include the active ingredients in FDA-approved drugs or their analogs (closely-related drugs), or other compounds, such as novel synthetic steroids, that do not ...