Head lice affect millions of children every year. Although head lice are a year-round problem, cases usually peak during back-to-school time. FDA-approved treatments for head lice include over-the-counter and prescription drugs.…
Whether at your local pharmacy or the FDA, pharmacists help patients achieve the best possible outcome when taking drugs. Pharmacists are a bridge between the patient and their prescriber. They are experts at interpreting information for patients.…
A Recipe for Danger: Social Media Challenges Involving Medicines
Social media trends and peer pressure can be a dangerous combination to children, especially when involving misusing medicines. Nonprescription drugs are readily available in many homes, making these challenges even riskier. Warn your children about the dangers of misusing medicines.…
FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults
Targeting teenagers and young adults, videos on social media platforms promote the unsafe use of SARMs to improve physical appearance, gain muscle mass, or increase athletic performance.…
The FDA advises parents and caregivers to not make or feed homemade infant formula to infants. Homemade infant formula recipes have not been evaluated by the FDA and may lack nutrients vital to an infant’s growth.…
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