FDA Restricts Use Of Codeine,Tramadol; Requires Labeling Changes

By Beth Wang / April 20, 2017 at 5:15 PM

FDA is restricting the use of codeine and tramadol medicines in children and requiring label changes of all prescription medicines containing these drugs, which are used to treat pain, the agency announced Thursday (April 20).


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