February 20, 2013 at 10:00PM Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk

Some children are at risk of serious side effects and death after taking codeine amounts within the typical dose range because of the way their bodies process the medication. Problems were reported in children who received codeine after their tonsils or adenoids were removed to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Learn the warning signs for caregivers.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm315497.htm