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Cough Medicines Containing Pholcodine Can Be Deadly

[Note: Pholcodine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States.] Cough medicines containing the active ingredient pholcodine are being withdrawn from sale due to safety concerns highlighted for years both in Australia and internationally. On February 27, Australia’s medicines regulator announced the immediate registration cancellation and ...

Troy Oakes

Cough syrup being poured into a spoon.