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The Hyland’s and CVS homeopathic teething lawsuit states the manufacturers of the gels and tablets failed to warn parents of the increased risks of their children experiencing seizures, difficulty breathing, and excessive sleepiness as a result of using the products.
Claims are being filed against CVS and Hyland’s, the manufacturers of the homeopathic teething gels and tablets, because the products have been found to possibly cause significant injuries in infants and children who use the products.
Lawyers state the manufacturers were negligent in the design of the products, and failed to properly test them for harmful side effects. Additionally, attorneys argue the manufacturers failed to warn parents of the potential risks, and failed to tell parents that the federal government had never approved the use of the teething gels and tablets for medical use, especially in young children.
In September 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning asking parents to immediately stop using the products because severe injuries could occur, including seizures and loss of breath.
FDA testing of the gels and tablets found the products contained various amounts of belladonna, which is an extremely toxic plant.
Homeopathic Teething tablets and gels are used by infants and young children during teething to help reduce pain. The active ingredients include Calcarea Phosphorica, Chamomilla, Coffea Cruda, and Belladonna.
They are meant as a substitute to the child using pain relievers such as Tylenol and Motrin.
The FDA has issued a warning stating that the homeopathic teething products produced by Hyland’s & CVS can possibly cause seizures, breathing issues, fatigue, muscle weakness, and urinary problems. The FDA is even investigating a potential link to numerous infant deaths.
Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, recommends that parents not use the homeopathic teething tablets and gels, but instead ask their pediatricians for a safer alternative, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen specifically measured for younger children.
If a child is experiencing symptoms such as a fever or diarrhea, this is being caused by something other than teething. The parent should seek medical advice.
Homeopathy has become a multibillion-dollar industry. Its products are big sellers around the world, and popular with adherents from Cher to Prince Charles. The industry also has political clout: It has been able to exempt itself from many rules proposed by Congress and the FDA over the years. To read more, click The Boston Globe
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating 10 infant deaths that may be related to use of homeopathic teething gels and tablets. The gels and tablets are used to blunt the discomfort felt by teething babies. The FDA is warning parents to stop using the products, which are manufactured or distributed by CVS, Hyland’s Homeopathic, and other companies. To read more, click The New York Times
New information has been revealed in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into homeopathic teething tablets and gels. The latest findings show more than 400 reports of adverse affects associated with these products in the last six years, including fever, seizures and death—and even more heartbreaking, the agency has reports of 10 deaths during the same time period that also reference homeopathic teething tablets. To read more, click Parents
Homeopathic tablets and gels meant to ease teething pain may in fact be dangerous for kids and infants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. The agency is investigating whether these remedies are associated with seizures and other complications. To read more, click Popular Science
For additional news stories, click Levin Law Homeopathic Teething News
As of January 2019, there had not been a recall of the Hyland’s or CVS Homeopathic Teething gels and tablets related to infant and children injuries. However, the FDA has issued a recommendation that parents immediately stop using the products, and has even asked Hyland’s to recall the product.
The FDA has specifically stated that it has not approved the products, and is unaware of any proven health benefits from using them.
CVS has voluntarily removed the products from their stores, and Hyland’s has stopped distributing the products based on the FDA warning.
The FDA is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA is analyzing adverse events reported to the agency regarding homeopathic teething tablets and gels, including seizures in infants and children who were given these products, since a 2010 safety alert about homeopathic teething tablets. The FDA is currently investigating this issue, including testing product samples. To read more, click FDA Drug Safety Communication
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