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  • Why Are Cough Medicines Containing Pholcodine Being Recalled?

    Why Are Cough Medicines Containing Pholcodine Being Recalled?

    Cough medicines containing the active ingredient pholcodine are being withdrawn from sale due to safety concerns highlighted for years both in Australia and internationally. Yesterday, Australia’s medicines regulator announced the immediate registration cancellation and recall of dozens of these over-the-counter cough medicines and lozenges. This is because of the risk of a sudden, severe and…