Perrigo Switches Dosing System and Labeling for Pediatric Medications

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May 9, 2011

Perrigo Co. plans to change the dosing device for pediatric suspensions from a dropper to a new syringe, which is designed to help consumers more clearly dispense the proper amount of medication.

The company will also begin labeling its dye-free infants' and children's pediatric suspensions as free of high-fructose corn syrup.

Both products changes will occur this summer when Perrigo and other manufacturers transition to the same concentration (160 mg/5 mL) for all single-ingredient over-the-counter (OTC) pediatric liquid acetaminophen products, the company said in a statement. At that time, Perrigo's new infant acetaminophen formulas will contain the same amount of active ingredient (per mL) as the current children's pain relief formulas on the market.

Over 80 percent of pediatricians believe the active ingredient concentration (per mL) of infant and children's acetaminophen OTC liquid pain reliever/fever reducers should be the same, according to a January 2011 survey of 400 practicing pediatricians by Perrigo. A majority of the pediatricians also support the move to a syringe dosing system because it is more accurate, safe and hygienic, the research found.

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