Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jul 2018
TGA calls on drug company to improve warnings over children's asthma drug after suicide
13 July 2018 - The TGA has called on manufacturers of the asthma medication Singulair to add warnings inside the drug’s packaging about its potential side effects, including suicidal thoughts.
The directive comes after an urgent safety review of the medication ordered by Health Minister Greg Hunt in February in response to a nine.com.au investigation.
However, families who have been campaigning for better warnings about the side effects of the drug - which is commonly prescribed to children aged two and over - say the TGA’s recommendations do not go far enough.
