• Although rectal hydrocortisone, used as recommended for CORTENEMA®, has a low incidence of reported adverse reactions, prolonged use presumably may cause systemic reactions associated with oral dosage forms. (drugs.com)
  • The sensitivity of a drug to a distinct spectral region of light may vary with its chemical structure, photoreactivity, and nature of the dosage form. (westpharma.com)
  • Additives and contaminants are often components of commercially grown, prepared, or packaged foods. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The Food and Drug Regulations set out requirements for the manufacture, packaging, labelling, storage, importation, distribution and sale of foods, and prescription and non-prescription drugs in Canada. (canada.ca)
  • Certain divisions also prescribe additional labelling and packaging requirements (for instance, specific labelling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef under Division 14) for the standardized foods captured within the division. (canada.ca)
  • Division 15 references the maximum levels (MLs) and maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pest control products, veterinary drugs and other chemical substances (such as arsenic and lead) that may be present in specified foods. (canada.ca)
  • Foods may be contaminated by pesticides or packaging materials or during cooking or processing. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Foods may also be contaminated by drugs (such as antibiotics and growth hormone) that are given to animals. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Packaging and delivering sensitive materials is highly complex. (westpharma.com)
  • A study assessing compliance of OTC liquid products with these guidelines showed a glaring need for improvements in dosing devices for these products, with 98.6% of products having a discrepancy between the dose on the label and the measuring device in the package [ 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Exposure to light is a concern with numerous medications due to the potential for photodegradation or other chemical reactions during manufacturing, storage, and administration (1) . (westpharma.com)
  • Industry guidelines for manufacturers of oral, over-the-counter, and liquid medications recommend including dose-delivery devices with packaging to limit dosing inaccuracy. (hindawi.com)
  • A total of 78.6% of the oral liquid medications were packaged with a dosing device. (hindawi.com)
  • Yet, manufacturers continually favour them over syringes in packaging for oral liquid medications. (hindawi.com)
  • Therefore, strict regulatory directives on the inclusion of accurate dosing devices in the packaging of oral liquid medicines are needed to reduce the possibility of medication errors. (hindawi.com)
  • 6 ] found that dosing devices were not packaged with 46% and 97% of orthodox and herbal oral liquid medicines, respectively, on the Ghanaian market. (hindawi.com)
  • Therefore, in recent times, the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs published a white paper with recommendations that dosing devices with numeric graduations and millilitre (mL) units corresponding to labelling should be provided each time oral liquid prescription medications are dispensed. (hindawi.com)
  • Ordinarily for a new drug product, there is ample time for selecting the primary package system and establishing component availability. (westpharma.com)
  • Considering the world of commercial transparent polymers, Daikyo Crystal Zenith® cyclic olefin polymer (COP) clearly stands out - having very good resistance to oxygen/water and compatibility with drug product (it comprises only carbon and hydrogen). (westpharma.com)
  • Partnering with customers to align drug packaging, containment, and delivery products with services, solutions and support. (westpharma.com)
  • The F ood and Drug Regulations help to protect the health and safety of Canadians with respect to the sale of food and drug products. (canada.ca)
  • The use of the appropriate containers and packaging material can protect the products from the deleterious effects of light. (westpharma.com)
  • Administration of cell therapy drug products requires the delivery of cell suspensions without loss of function or viability. (westpharma.com)
  • Since adequate human reproduction studies have not been done with corticosteroids, the use of these drugs in pregnancy, nursing mothers or women of child-bearing potential requires that the possible benefits of the drug be weighed against the potential hazards to the mother and embryo or fetus. (drugs.com)
  • People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (metrolatinousa.com)
  • Tobramycin should be used with caution in premature and neonatal infants because of their renal immaturity and the resulting prolongation of serum half-life of the drug. (nih.gov)
  • When buying OTC medicines, check the packaging for possible tampering, and don't use any medicine in a cut, torn, or sliced package. (kidshealth.org)
  • 2 Division of Medication Error Prevention and Analysis, Office of Medication Error Prevention and Risk Management, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. (nih.gov)
  • This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (metrolatinousa.com)
  • Patients who develop cochlear damage may not have symptoms during therapy to warn them of eighth-nerve toxicity, and partial or total irreversible bilateral deafness may continue to develop after the drug has been discontinued. (nih.gov)
  • Use OTC drugs that ease symptoms like aches, pains, or fever (like acetaminophen and ibuprofen ) as your doctor recommends. (kidshealth.org)
  • If concomitant use of fluoxetine with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, patients should be made aware of a potential increased risk for serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases. (nih.gov)
  • Consult your pharmacist if you have questions about any medicine, including information about possible side effects or reactions. (kidshealth.org)