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FDCA
Special Warning Requirements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tartrazine | Must disclose presence and provide warning in "precautions" section of label that may cause allergic reaction in certain susceptible persons. |
| Aspartame | Must contain warning in "precautions" section of labeling to the following effect: Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine __ mg |
| Sulfites | Prescription drugs containing sulfite must contain a allergy warning in the warnings section of labeling |
| Mineral Oil | Requires warning to be taken only at bedtime and not to be used in infants unless under advise of physician. Label can also not encourage use during pregnancy. |
| Wintergreen Oil | Any drug containing more than 5% methyl salicylate must include warning that any use other than directed may be dangerous and that the article should be kept out of reach from children. |
| Sodium Phosphate | Limits the amount to no more than 90 mL per OTC container. |
| Isoproterenol (Inhalation) | Include warning do.not exceed dose prescribed and to contact physician if breathing difficulty persists. |
| Potassium Salt Preparations | Requires warnings about the nonspecific small bowel lesions consisting of stenosis, with or without ulceration, associated with the administration of enteric coated thiazides with potassium salts |
| Ipecac Syrup | "For emergency use to cause vomiting in poisoning. Before using, call physician, the poison prevention center, or hospital emergency room immediately for advice. Warning: Keep out of reach of children and do not use in unconscious person |
| Ipecac Syrup | Dosage: 1 tablespoon or 15 mL in those age > 1 years old May be sold in 30 mL containers |
| Phenacetin (Acetophenetidin) | Must contain warning about possible kidney damage when taken in large amounts for a long period of time |
| Salicylates | Warning: Reyes Syndrome in Children If 1 and 1/4 grains (Pediatrics) may not be sold in more than 36 tablet containers. |
| Alcohol Warning | Internal analgesics and antipyretics must include in label no more than 3 drinks per day and consult doctor prior |
| Nonoxynol 9 | STD Alert: This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs and may increase risk of getting HIV from an infected partner |
| OTC Products for Minor Sore Throat | "For the temporary relief of minor sore throat" Do not use for more than 2 days or administer to children less than 3 years unless directed |
| Exceptions to the tamper evident packaging | Dermatologicals, Dentifrices, Lozenges, Insulins |