FDA: Teething Tablets Could Be Linked To Deaths Of 10 Children

WASHINGTON (CBS) — The concern about teething tablets and the potential risk they pose to children is growing.
The FDA told BuzzFeed and other media outlets this week that it is looking into whether homeopathic teething tablets and gels are responsible for 10 deaths, in addition to hundreds of reports of seizures, fever and vomiting in children and infants.
“At this time, the FDA is still conducting our investigation, and we have not yet completed the analyses of products to determine if there is an association between the adverse events and the homeopathic teething products,” a spokeswoman said in a statement.
In late September, the FDA urged consumers to immediately stop using teething tablets.
“Teething can be managed without prescription or over-the-counter remedies,” said the FDA’s Dr. Janet Woodcock in a statement. “We recommend parents and caregivers not give homeopathic teething tablets and gels to children and seek advice from their health care professional for safe alternatives.”
CVS announced a teething tablet recall, which included brands like Orajel and Hyland’s.

To our dedicated families, we want to share our most recent update on Hyland's #teethingtablets and gels: https://t.co/95JKwt82ey
— Hyland's, Inc. (@HylandsHealth) October 11, 2016

Hyland’s has issued a statement saying it will stop making the product.
According to the FDA, there’s no proof that teething tablets actually work and they haven’t been appr...

Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News teething tablets Source Type: news