FDA Alerts Public about Danger of Skin Numbing Products

Courtesy Health News From Pueblo  Thu, 01/22/2009 - 16:09

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a Public Health Advisory to alert consumers, patients, health care professionals, and caregivers about potentially serious and life-threatening side effects from the improper use of skin numbing products.

The products, also known as topical anesthetics, are available in over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription forms.


 

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