An office-bearer of the Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) said, As of now, it appears that codeine-based cough syrups will not be banned but their supply will be closely monitored. New guidelines may be introduced to control the misuse of codeine cough syrup.
Bayer today announced data that showed Aleve® (naproxen sodium) provided more pain relief from hour three onward than acetaminophen plus codeine after wisdom tooth removal. The results were presented at the American Dental Association (ADA) FDI World Dental Congress, taking place in San Francisco from September 4-8, 2019.
Helen*, 26, used online pharmacies to buy codeine for about three years, although she no longer has a dependency. She began ordering the painkiller in 2016 after her partner killed himself.
FG Recalls 2.4 Million Bottles of Cough Syrup Containing Syrup
Enforcement Report - Week of January 17, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it is requiring safety labelling changes to limit the use of prescription opioid cough and cold medicines containing codeine or hydrocodone in children younger than 18 years old because the serious risks of these medicines outweigh their potential benefits in this population.
FDA strengthens warning on opioid cold medicine
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A federal advisory committee sent a strong message to the Food and Drug Administration on Monday, declaring nearly unanimously that the risks of using certain opioids in children’s cough medications outweighs the benefits.
Purdue Pharma Recalls Codeine Contin 50mg Controlled Release Tab
A report into Australia's illicit drug market has revealed an increase of more than 1,500 per cent in the amount of pharmaceutical opioids seized in Western Australia.