Triaminic vapor patch (2006-10-10 21:33:33)

季节变化，聪聪又开始咳嗽。医生曾经推荐过这个PATCH给我们，对于暂时地压制一下聪聪夜间NON-STOP的咳嗽还是很有用的，一般是贴上一片五分钟之内就不咳了。最近几个星期聪聪咳嗽反复发作，很快一盒就用完了，去药房买，到处都没有。我把家里周围10MILE之内的所有药房和SUPERMARKET都跑过了，未果。
我实在是不甘心，疗效这么好的一贴药，聪聪又一点也不反抗，挖也要从地洞里挖出来啊。我打了包装盒上的800电话，被告知这类产品被RECALL了。


June 19, 2006 -- Novartis Consumer Health is recalling all of its Triaminic Vapor Patches.

The reason for the recall: Kids have removed the patches and put them in their mouths, causing side effects including seizuresseizures.

The patch is an over-the-counter cough suppressant for kids aged 2 years and older. It's sold over-the-counter and contains camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. All lots are being recalled in both product lines (mentholated cherry and menthol).

Directions on the product label state that the patches should go on children's throat or chest, where the patches' vapors can reach the nose and mouth. Kids might remove the patches and put them in their mouth, but the patches are only for use on the skin, Novartis warns.

"There have been multiple reported complaints received, including seizures," notes a Novartis news release, without specifying how many reports have been received. Milder side effects have included headache, nausea, vomiting, and a burning sensation in the mouth, states Novartis.

Consumers should stop using the patches immediately and either discard them or return the patches to the place of purchase for a full refund, states Novartis.

No other Triaminic products are included in the recall. The FDA is aware of the recall, according to Novartis. The pharmaceutical company is a WebMD sponsor.

得，再挖地估计也挖不出来了。