Cough medicines containing pholcodine withdrawn over safety fears
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UK Recalls Cough Medicines After Regulator Health Warning
UK pharmaceutical manufacturers including GSK Plc and Boots have been ordered to recall cold and cough medicines containing pholcodine over concerns they could increase the risk of a rare allergic reaction in some patients undergoing operations.
Cold and flu medicines withdrawn over safety fears - here's the full list
It’s only a precaution, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency stressed (Picture: Shutterstock / i viewfinder) Some cold and flu medicine sold behind pharmacy counters is being recalled over safety concerns. Medicine regulators said today products containing pholcodine – which has a ‘very rare’ chance of causing an allergic reaction – are being taken off the shelves. The ingredient has been used as a cough suppressant since th…
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