http://www.care2.com/greenliving/childrens-tylenol-recall.html
Children’s Tylenol Recall
I know many of us avoid over-the-counter medication as much as possible–but many people find that when their child has a fever hitting the triple digits in the middle of the night, a little Tylenol can be a saving grace until a trip to the doctor in the morning. So if you have happen to have a stash of Children’s or Infants’ Tylenol in the medicine cabinet, please be advised that the makers of Tylenol are voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008.
It takes some digging around on the Tylenol website to find the cause of the recall. So let me save you the hunt–in a letter to healthcare professionals, the company writes: The company has implemented this recall because examination of bulk raw material detected that one of the inactive ingredients did not meet internal testing requirements. Specifically, the gram-negative bacteria Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) was detected. The portion of raw material in which the bacteria was found was isolated and was not used in the production of any finished product. However, it was decided, as a precaution, to recall all product that utilized any of the raw material manufactured at the same time as the raw material that tested positive for the bacteria. Adverse health consequence of B. cepacia infections could be potentially severe especially in high-risk patients, such as those with underlying pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis or compromised immune systems. Please note: No bacteria has been detected in finished product and the finished product has met all specifications.
Parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns should contact their child’s health care provider or the consumer call center at 1-800-962-5357. Consumers can find the lot numbers on the bottom of the box containing the liquid product and also on the sticker that surrounds the product bottle. The lot numbers of the affected products can be viewed here: full list of twenty one recalled products.
As for me, I like to rely on good old-fashioned remedies to deal with fever–like these recommended by Mayo Clinic:
- Drink plenty of fluids. Fever can cause fluid loss and dehydration, so drink water, juices or broth. For a child under age 1, use an oral rehydration solution such as Pedialyte. These solutions contain water and salts proportioned to replenish fluids and electrolytes. Pedialyte ice pops also are available.
- Rest. It’s necessary for recovery, and activity can raise your body temperature.
- Stay cool. Dress in light clothing, keep the room temperature cool and sleep with only a sheet or light blanket.
- Soak in lukewarm water. Especially for high temperatures, a lukewarm five- to 10-minute soak or a sponge bath can be cooling. Do not use alcohol. And if the bath causes shivering, stop the bath and dry off. Shivering raises the body’s internal temperature–shaking muscles generate heat.
Do you have favorite ways to deal with fever? Do you use willow bark or other herbal fever reducers? Leave your tried and true tips below.
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add your comment »Our family using 33 Herbs ess.oils blend ( VIVASAN USA) and also Thyme cream for minor pains and bringing down fever ! Works great! Thank you for info! :)
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WHERE IS THE RAMIFICATIONS FOR INJURY?
BY MEDICAL SUPPLIERS?
thank You for the NEWS!
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Apple Cider Vinegar is a good ingredient for bringing down fevers. There are two methods that you can use.
One is to add the vinegar to the luke warm water. Just a couple of cap fulls will help to bring the temp down.
The other method is to use the vinegar on paper strips. I've always used grocery bags.
Cut strips to place across the forehead,wrists and soles of the feet. Apply a small amount of vinegar onto the strip of paper and apply it on those points. It might not smell great-but it does work.
I used this method on my children when they were growing up. I also use it even in a non fever state. Vinegar has the PH balance that our bodies have. It works to restore that balance whenever it is applied.
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It is about time these children don't have a chance to get well without all these drugs being poured into them. When I was small my mother didn't have a lot of money and she took care of us by giving us good food and we rarely got ill rarely and that is a fact.
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Our family has been using the Topricinkids and the regular adult Topricin pain cream for our minor pains! It is natural, safe and works great for even inflammation, bug bites and our aches. I just do not want to rely on oral pain meds when not totally necessary! Thanks for the note :)
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My apologies...I linked to the health care professional's version of the black box warning, which contains abbreviations that people who are not medically trained probably would not understand. Here's an excerpt of the FDA mandated Medication Guide which must accompany all prescriptions for NSAID drugs (from pdf file):
What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
Serious side effects include:
• heart attack
• stroke
• high blood pressure
• heart failure from body swelling (fluid
retention)
• kidney problems including kidney failure
• bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and
intestine
• low red blood cells (anemia)
• life-threatening skin reactions
• life-threatening allergic reactions
• liver problems including liver failure
• asthma attacks in people who have asthma
Other side effects include:
• stomach pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• gas
• heartburn
• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness
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Morgaine G., apparently you've never read the black box warning on NSAID products (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, of which ibuprofen is one):
https://online.epocrates.com/u/10b234/ibuprofen/Black+Box+Warnings
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is very safe when used AS DIRECTED. It does not cause liver damage when used in moderate quantities (less than 4 grams per day) for short periods of time.
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I'd never use tylenol. It causes liver and kidney damage. It makes me crazy that they tell people to use it all the time. If you have to do over the counter with children, ibuprofen is the way to go.
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Very scary, I use very sparingly/rarely but did have one on the recall list! Thanks so much for the info!!!!
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I don't use these types of medications - only natural remedies - but good to warn people. I have many friends with children. Thank you
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