Acetaminophen Dose Labeling, More Sunscreen Information Needed, House Appropriators Tell FDA

Appropriators are "concerned that the lack of dosing information" on OTC drugs for children ages six months to 2 years "may lead to dosing errors, adverse events and inadequate treatment of fever and pain.” They also ask USDA about fraud in its National Organic Program.

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The US House Appropriations Committee says dosing information for children on OTC acetaminophen product labeling is insufficient, as is the Food and Drug Administration’s outreach to consumers about sunscreen use.

In its report provided with its fiscal year 2020 spending bill for the Department of Agriculture, the FDA, Rural...

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