Tuesday, April 21, 2015

FDA: Safety problems prompted review of homeopathic remedies

FILE - This June 16, 2009 file photo shows Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel in Boston. A top federal drug regulator says that increased safety problems with homeopathic remedies contributed to the government’s decision to revisit its oversight of the products at a public hearing this week. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, wrapped up a two-day meeting to hear from supporters and critics of products like Zicam Allergy Relief and Cold-Eeze, alternative remedies that are protected by federal law, but not accepted by mainstream medicine. (AP Photo/Eric Shelton)WASHINGTON (AP) — A top federal drug regulator says that increased safety problems with homeopathic remedies contributed to the government's decision to revisit its oversight of the products at a public hearing this week.




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