Dosing directions, measuring devices appear inconsistent for many children's liquid medications

An examination of 200 of the top-selling cough/cold, allergy, analgesic and gastrointestinal over-the-counter liquid medications for children finds that there have been high levels of variability and inconsistencies regarding medication labelling and measuring devices, according to a study that will appear in the December 15 issue of JAMA. The study is being released early online because of its public health importance...

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