Hylands Teething Tablets recalled due to belladonna material

Teething time is a trial for youngsters and parents. Tablets that help soothe the gums can sometimes be the only thing that permits a good night’s sleep, making them a mainstay for well-prepared moms and dads. This is why the United States of America Food and Drug Administration’s recent statement that Hyland’s Teething Tablets have been voluntarily recalled due to potential toxicity is particularly troubling. The teething relief product has some belladonna in it, which could be lethal if ingested in large amounts.

Stop using all Hyland’s Teething Tablets immediately

Make certain you take Hyland’s advice. Get all teething tablets out of your home. For safe replacements, parents are advised to contact the company at hylandsteething.com/recall or 877-496-5044. The consumer service call center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Belladonna needs to be ‘carefully controlled’

Belladonna has been used as an anesthetic before. The FDA suggests that it is carefully controlled when getting used though. This is particularly true when young children are involved. An analysis in the lab found there were “inconsistent amounts of belladonna.” Parents should be cautious due to this. There have been belladonna toxicity amounts that have showed children suffering side effects including constipation, rash, confusion, light sensitivity, blurred vision and dilated pupils. Considering that Hyland’s Teething Tablets packages aren’t manufactured with child resistant caps, the danger is clear.

Recall contains Hyland teething tablets

• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75041
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 250 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75042
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75066
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 50 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75044
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 145 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75121
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, Clip Strip 6×125 tablets, UPC #3 54973 35109

Information from

Hylander Teething

hylandsteething.com/recall

Babble.com

blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2010/10/24/hylands-teething-tablets-recalled/

Food and Drug Administration

fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm230761.htm

Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonna

What moms want to know, from a mom

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