Triaminic Vapor Patch Recalled Due to Serious Side Effects
"Novartis Consumer Health and FDA notified patients, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals that the sponsor is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all Triaminic Vapor Patch products due to reports of serious adverse events associated with accidental ingestion by children. Triaminic Vapor Patch is labeled as a cough suppressant for children two (2) years of age and older and is sold over the counter at pharmacies and retail outlets nationwide."
Read the FDA's full statement here.
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT ON A TWO YEAR OLD THIS SHOULD BE FOR AN OLDER CHILD THAT WILL NOT PUT IT IN THE MOUTH THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT WORKED FOR MY SON. AND I AM NOT HAPPY THEY TOOK IT OF THE SHELF THE PARENT SHOULD KNOW IF THE CHILD IS TO YOUNG AND IF THE CHILD IS PULLING AT IT DO NOT USE IT THIS IS THERE OWN FALT.
Are all parents doctors or pharmacologists? Drug companies test and label drugs so that parents may make informed decisions regarding use. A patch that is marketed to children, that is poisonous when ingested, should not remain on the market. Triaminic made the responsible choice in recalling the product from the market after reports of children ingesting the patch and becoming very ill.