Cash of formulas for infants of end products with acetaminophen

manufacturers of cold and fever medicines that contain acetaminophen painkiller, said Wednesday evening that they be stop infant drops versions products to avoid any confusion which might lead to overdosethe Associated Press reported.

Once the production ends, later this year, the companies that sell a formula for all children under the age of 12. Such companies that Johnson & Johnson currently sell infant versions (80 milligrams) drugs that contain half of acetaminophen found in formulas for regular children, the press service said.

Acetaminophen is a drug commonly used in a variety of products to help relieve pain and reduce fever. Although it is usually safe if used as directed, too can damage the liver. Acetaminophen overdose is the main cause of failure hepatic United States, with more than 50,000 people requiring treatment in the emergency room each year, said of the AP.

The manufacturers announcement preceded a meeting U.S. Food and Drug Administration planned for the end of the month, in which time consulting agency will consider if more clear instructions and marking of security are needed for products containing acetaminophen that are marketed to children under the age of 2 yearsthe press service said.

Earlier Wednesday, the FDA has issued final guidance for the production, marketing and distribution of liquid over-the-counter drug products are measured and distributed with devices provided such as spoons, cups, and dropper.

The Agency has developed the guidelines in response to concerns about the risk of overdose in the use of analgesic liquids (OTC) over-the-counter cold medicines, against AIDS digestion and cough syrups if distribution devices included with the products of brands which are source of confusioninaccurate or inconsistent with the dose on the label.

Among the key recommendations in the guidelines:

Determination of distribution devices should be included with all products taken by mouth OTC liquid drug.Distribution devices must be marked with calibrated units of liquid measurement (such as the teaspoon, v. soup or milliliter) that correspond to units of measurement specified on the label directions. The devices should not be any unnecessary markings.Companies should ensure that distribution devices are used only with the products.The marks of measure on the distribution of devices must be clearly visible when the liquid product is added to the device.

"Accidental overdose of drugs among young children is a problem more in more common but preventable public health," Dr Karen Weiss, program director for the Centre for drug evaluation and research safe use Initiative, said in a press release from the FDA.

The FDA also outlined 10 tips that should be followed by parents and caregivers when giving medicine to an infant or child:

Read and follow the label of the drug facts about OTC medicines.Know the active ingredient of the medicine.Use the dosing tool that comes with the medicine.Know the difference between a teaspoon and a tablespoon.Know the weight of your child.Give the remedy, in the right amount.Check medicine three times.Ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse who may or may not be used at the same time of drugs.Always use the child-resistant caps on drugs.Store all medicines in a safe place.