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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has obtained a permanent injunction against Scientific Laboratories Inc. This action bars the firm from making and distributing drug products until its manufacturing operations comply with law and its products are FDA approved.
The unapproved new drugs, marketed by Scientific Laboratories as prescription cough and cold products, may pose potential health risks.
The unapproved products include
If you have these products in your home, you should discuss with your health care provider whether to stop using the products and whether to find other treatments. Pharmacies should stop dispensing these products.
FDA Press Release
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01837.html
Date Posted: May 28, 2008