Safe use of acetaminophen is a top priority for manufacturers of OTC medicines. Manufacturers work closely with FDA, healthcare provider groups, pharmacist groups, and consumer health advocates to drive safe and responsible use of acetaminophen.
Child-resistant packaging is used to reduce the risk of poisoning in children via the ingestion of potentially hazardous items including certain prescription and OTC medications, pesticides, and household chemicals.
Under a voluntary program which began in November 2007, manufacturers of OTC oral pediatric cough and cold medicines should take the following steps in the labeling, packaging, and promotion of these medicines.
Lawmakers should support the centralized progress made on ingredient evaluation, labeling, and packaging protections by specialized national children’s health agencies instead of allowing jurisdiction confusion that ultimately hinders healthcare advancement for all ages.
The advertising of nonprescription, over-the-counter medicines helps acquaint the public with these products and must be truthful, not misleading, and must meet high standards reflecting the nature of the product advertised.
