Welcome to Mom's Medicine Chest
Busy moms need quick access to safe, reliable information about their kids' health, illness symptoms, and medicine. Mom's Medicine Chest was developed by a pharmacist to provide answers to your frequently asked questions concerning treatments for your child's most common symptoms and illnesses.
Articles & Updates
Have you gotten your Flu Shot yet? Put that on the top of your to-do list for your self and your family. Everyone should get a Flu Shot this year to help prevent "catching the Flu," but the CDC urges pregnant women and young children, especially to get their Flu Shot. There are no reported shortages of the flu vaccine, so if you are over 6 months old and have no allergy to the flu vaccine, you should go get your Flu Shot!
The old concentration of infants' acetaminophen drops: 80mg/0.8mL (100mg/mL)
The NEW concentration of infants' acetaminophen drops: 160mg/5mL (32mg/mL)
So as you can tell, the new concentration is not as "concentrated" as the old formula. The old concentration of infants' acetaminophen drops was 3x more concentrated than the new concentration of infants' acetaminophen drops. Always read and follow the label on all medicines very carefully. Please double check all dosing before giving any medicine to your child. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is also initiating a voluntary recall of certain product lots of Rolaids Multi-Symptom Berry Tablets to update labeling.
Did you get your Flu Shot this year? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting a recent increase in flu activity across the country. This is not unusual for this time of year. If you received your Flu shot, you are still protected. If you haven't received your Flu shot this year and still want to get one, there is still time. You can check with your doctor, or use our Flu Vaccine Finder to find a place near you where they are giving Flu shots.
http://www.thefamilygroove.com/jan11_MomStreet.htm
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Do you have a College student on your Christmas list this year? Want to give them the gift of Health? Mom's Medicine Chest College Kit makes a great gift for your College student or young adult.
Food Poisoning: Tips to Prepare a Safe Holiday Meal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from food-borne illness. With the holidays around the corner, we will be busy preparing everyone's favorite homemade dishes, and may be at a greater risk of food poisoning.
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I get asked this question a lot, especially during Cough & Cold Season.You fill both machines with water, and they ultimately do the same thing, which is put moisture in the air. A humidifier sprays a cool mist into the air. A vaporizer heats the water and releases warm vapor into the air. The added moisture in the air helps loosen nasal and chest congestion and other cold or respiratory symptoms.Read More.
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News and Alerts
Have you gotten your Flu Shot yet? Put that on the top of your to-do list for your self and your family. Everyone should get a Flu Shot this year to help prevent "catching the Flu," but the CDC urges pregnant women and young children, especially to get their Flu Shot. There are no reported shortages of the flu vaccine, so if you are over 6 months old and have no allergy to the flu vaccine, you should go get your Flu Shot!
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has recalled all lots of Children's BENADRYL® Allergy FASTMELT® Tablets in cherry and grape flavors and all lots of Junior Strength MOTRIN® Caplets, 24 Count. This recall does NOT go down to the consumer level. This means that if you have this product in your home, and it is not expired, you may still use it.McNeil is also recalling three types of their Tylenol® Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid Products:
Tylenol® Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime 8 Oz. Citrus Burst™ Liquid
Tylenol® Cold Multi-Symptom Severe 8 Oz. Cool Burst® Liquid
Tylenol® Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime 8 Oz. Cool Burst® Liquid
This recall only extends to retail also, no consumer action needed.
If you have these products in the home, and they are not expired - it is still safe to use them. There is nothing further you need to do. If these are your preferred solutions for allergy or cold symptoms, you might not be able to find these in the store for a while.
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About Mom's Medicine Chest
Busy moms need quick access to safe, reliable information about their kids' health, illness symptoms, and medicine.
Mom's Medicine Chest was developed by a pharmacist to provide answers to your frequently asked questions concerning treatments for your child's most common symptoms and illnesses.
While many natural and homeopathic products are available - our focus is on providing information about common over-the-counter (OTC) medications - which have been proven to be safe and effective for children (evidence-based medicine).
Mom's Medicine Chest is not a substitute for the advice of your pediatrician or family physician. We strive to give you the most up to date information and best choices for treating your child (pediatric medicine).
Many safe and effective treatments can be found at your local pharmacy or supermarket. We focus on medications you can find without a prescription (over-the-counter).
Mom's Medicine Chest Kits
Mom's Survival Kit for the First Year. Makes a great baby shower gift!
The Newborn Kit contains everything a Mom needs to take care of a newborn. Not only will she have all of the Over-The-Counter medicines her baby will need, included is a helpful booklet explaining when and how to use each item in the kit.
Survival Kit for the First Year On Their Own. Want to ensure your college-bound student stays healthy while away from home? Mom's Medicine Chest College Kit includes everything a young adult might need if they get sick while away from home. All the products in this kit have been chosen by a pharmacist, who is also a Mom. Along with common over-the-counter medicines, there is a booklet explaining how and when to use each product, when to call the doctor, and much more..
Providing Peace of Mind by a Trusted Pharmacist.