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   Food Drug Administration warns against use of homeopathic teething products

Food Drug Administration warns against use of homeopathic teething products

REUTERS
Published : Oct 1, 2016, 12:55 pm IST
Updated : Oct 1, 2016, 12:55 pm IST

Experts have been linking them to seizures in infants and children since 2010.

 Homeopathic teething products may not be that safe for babies after all. (Photo: Pixabay)
  Homeopathic teething products may not be that safe for babies after all. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts have been linking them to seizures in infants and children since 2010.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned against the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels on Friday, citing potential risks to infants and children and prompting CVS Health Corp Inc to withdraw the products.

The FDA is currently testing samples of the products and analyzing reports linking them to seizures in infants and children since 2010, the health regulator said in a statement. bit.ly/2dhHDDw

CVS announced a voluntary withdrawal of homeopathic teething products following the FDA's announcement.

Homeopathic teething tablets and gels are sold in retail stores and online and are distributed by companies including both CVS and Hyland.