(Carrick Pharmacy News) Thinking about giving melatonin to your child? Read this first. Health officials recently issued an advisory that said, in short, the following: Talk to your child’s healthcare provider before giving them melatonin. To be fair, the new warning from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) also applied to supplements of any …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people about the latest TikTok challenge. The latest trend? Cooking chicken in NyQuil, an over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine. This challenge is also being done with similar OTC cough and cold medications. NyQuil contains acetaminophen (Tylenol), dextromethorphan (Robitussin) and doxylamine (Unisom). That’s a drug …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Another recent TikTok trend, called the #OneChipChallenge, has been sending some to the emergency room. The 2022 #OneChipChallenge features the Carolina Reaper Chip from Paqui. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just published an online article about the need to be aware of trendy online challenges like these. They can be …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) For the 1 in 13 children who have food allergies, being prepared can make all the difference. Allergic reactions can be as mild as a rash or itchy skin, but some can be serious. An allergic reaction serious enough to be life-threatening is called as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis symptoms can develop quickly but …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extends authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax. This authorizations expands the COVID-19 vaccines available to kids. Earlier in the summer, the FDA authorized Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for those 18 years of age and older. This vaccine was not authorized for kids under the age of 18 — until now. …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to a company for selling illegal products. These particular products are flavored nicotine gummies. The company under fire is VPR Brands, LP (doing business as, “Krave Nic”). This is actually the first warning letter for this type of product according to the FDA. The gummies …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Back to school may often mean head lice season.As your kids get ready to start a new school year and as fall approaches, children may be more likely to come into contact with head lice. Here is what you need to know: Lice can be treated at home with over-the-counter (OTC) medication or with a …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Maybe you’ve already been back-to-school shopping and are ready to send your kids into a new school year with all the right supplies. But do you know how to keep your kids healthy as school starts back? Now is a great time to make sure you’re preparing your child for a healthy …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Can you put sunscreen on babies? It’s a question that comes up for many parents in the summer. Read on for the answer. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that sunscreen is not recommended for infants younger than 6 months old. The best way to protect your infant is …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Parents are always on the lookout for their children’s health, from diet and exercise to vaccines and fevers. But sometimes, it’s easy to forget the health concerns that are right in front of your eyes. It’s important to take some time to make sure their eye and vision health needs are covered. …
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