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February 4, 2013
Merz North America names VP Merz Aesthetics unit, moves OTC under Aesthetics umbrella

Merz North America on Monday named Jim Hartman VP of the Merz Aesthetics business unit, which includes Xeomin, Radiesse and Belotero Balance.

November 14, 2011
Celestial Seasonings launches Kombucha Energy Shots

Celestial Seasonings has introduced an energy shot that combines B vitamins, botanicals and kombucha, a fermented black tea.

September 16, 2011
Study: 95% of ODs in children under 5 were self-ingested

The vast majority of pharmaceutical overdoses in children that resulted in a trip to the emergency room resulted from self-ingestion, according to a study released Friday.

May 5, 2011
FDA sets standards for liquid OTC dosage devices

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday released the Dosage Delivery Devices for Orally Ingested OTC Liquid Drug Products guidance, which outlines how easy-to-use dosage delivery devices and devices that minimize the risk of unintentional overdose can be provided for such over-the-counter medicines as liquid pain relievers, cold medicine, cough syrups and digestion aids.

January 14, 2011
Cumberland gets FDA OK for Acetadote formulation

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new formulation of a drug for treating acetaminophen poisoning.

December 15, 2010
FDA: Tessalon should be packaged in childproof containers

A prescription cough suppressant should be kept in childproof containers because of its candy-like appearance, the Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday.

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