Serious adverse events from accidental ingestion by children of over-the-counter eye drops and nasal sprays.

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Serious adverse events from accidental ingestion by children of over-the-counter eye drops and nasal sprays.

November 7, 2012

MedWatch Safety Alert. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; October 25, 2012.

This announcement raises awareness of risks associated with children accidentally ingesting over-the-counter eye drops and nasal sprays.

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