While some parents swear by it for helping relieve their childrens nasal. Vapopatch is longlasting and nonmedicated to help soothe your senses. In 2006 the fda published a warning letter on the potential dangers of triaminic vapor patch, which contained camphor. Jun 20, 2006 the triaminic vapor patches contain mentol, eucalyptus oil and camphor.
Its for use for older children and you put it on their nightshirtpjs, not on their skin. Simply peel, apply, and breathe in long lasting vicks vapors. Kids have removed the patches and put them in their mouths, causing side. Food and drug administration fda issued a release warning consumers not to use the triaminic vapor patch due to reports of serious adverse events associated with accidental ingestion by children. Apr 26, 2017 according to the directions on the label, the triaminic vapor patch is to be applied to the throat or chest, in order to allow the vapors to reach the nose and mouth. Sep 23, 2019 camphor and menthol topical for the skin is a combination medicine used to relieve minor muscle or joint pain. Cough patches recalled after child has seizure health. Lect news lectec corporation reported today that novartis consumer health has announced a nationwide voluntary recall of its triaminic vapor patch product in the united states. Remove plastic backing apply patch to the throat or chest if the child has sensitive skin, the patch may be applied to the same area on clothing clothing should be loose about the throat and chest to help the vapors reach the nose and mouth apply a new patch up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor.
Triaminic vapor patchcherry scent, triaminic vapor patch. Part of my reasoning is weve already seen significant issues with a similar product in patch form in 2006 the triaminic vapor patch. Triaminic vapor fan, with 3 refill pads and batteries. And it provides relief for up to eight hours, she said. The patches were designed to be applied to the throat or neck of children so the vapors could reach the mouth and nose. These patches were made to be used by children as young as two years old. Kids may pull off patch and chew on it, leading to seizures or other side effects. King, novartis manager of communications, the patch is applied to the chest or neck it is similar to a vapor rub, except it is a selfcontained dose on a patch.
A child suffered a seizure after chewing on a coughsuppressing vapor patch, leading novartis ag to recall the patches monday. Add triaminic vapor patch to list of deadly patches by evelyn pringle. However, for a younger child you can stick it on their pillow under the pillow cover or on the mattress under the sheet. The triaminic vapor patch is a cough suppressant patch placed on a childs throat or chest. Buy triaminic vapor fan, with 3 refill pads and batteries, mentholated cherry pack of 3 on. The fda alerts below may be specifically about triaminic vapor patch or relate to a group or class of drugs which include triaminic vapor patch camphormenthol. Triaminic vapor patch is labeled as a cough suppressant for children two 2 years of age and older and is sold over the counter at pharmacies and retail outlets nationwide. Crib recall list and what you should do verywell family. Medwatch safety alerts are distributed by the fda and published by. Triaminic vapor patch provides relief of the same symptomscough and cold any menthol product would. The triaminic vapor patch is a cough suppressant developed and manufactured by novartis. Triaminic vapor patch recalled due to pediatric ingestion. The patch contained camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol.
Apply to outer clothing around the chest avoid using on delicate materials including corduroy, plastic, leather, silk, suede, velvet, or vinyl. This was worn on their chest and at times on the shirt when sleeping. Jan 16, 2009 i find the data very compelling and do not feel this product is appropriate for children under the age of 2 years of age. Vicks childrens vapopatch soothing nonmedicated patch for kids. Find patient medical information for triaminic vapor topical on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. Jun 30, 2006 add triaminic vapor patch to list of deadly patches by evelyn pringle.
The swiss drug company warned consumers to stop using its triaminic. Because of the way the triaminic vapor patch is applied to the throat or chest, it is within a childs close reach, so it is fairly easy for a child to remove the patch and put it in his or her mouth. The vapor patch is applied to the throat and chest and works by allowing vapors from the patch to enter the nose and throat. Business wirejune 21, 2006lectec corporation otcbb. Find an alternative place for your baby to sleep safely until you fix or replace your recalled crib, such as a bassinet if your baby is under 6 months old, an ageappropriate play yard without a pillow or additional bedding, or a toddler bed or a mattress on the floor for older children who are already walking. In that case, the symptoms of concern were very serious and included possible seizures. Vicks vapopatch with long lasting soothing vicks vapors, 5. Triaminic vapor patch is labeled as a cough suppressant for children two 2 years of age and older. Add triaminic vapor patch to list of dangerous patches. It was specifically marketed for children two years of age or older, and because of this the patch came in two scents. Achild can easily remove the patch and put it in his or her mouth. At the same time that novartis announced this voluntary recall, the u. Novartis consumer health is the manufacturer of triaminic vapor patch. Vapor patches, aeds recalled american academy of pediatrics.
Novartis consumer health recalls triaminic vapor patch. Vicks vapopatch with long lasting soothing vicks vapors for. Vicks vaporub and the triaminc vapo patch have the. Their crafty hands at such a young age were able to get them off and they were eating them. Vicks vapopatch soothing nonmedicated patch for adults and. Product descriptions and images presented on the site are for representational use only and do not constitute or substitute for medical information from your health care or medical professional. Jun 19, 2006 ap washington a child suffered a seizure after chewing on a coughsuppressing vapor patch, leading novartis ag to recall the patches monday. Triaminic vapor patch camphormenthol safety alerts. Triaminic vapor patch is used as a cough suppressant and is usually applied to the throat or chest of children two years or older. Food and drug administration fda has notified consumers regarding the nationwide voluntary recall of a topical cough suppressant triaminic vapor patch, made by. June 19, 2006 novartis consumer health is recalling all of its triaminic vapor patches the reason for the recall. Jun 19, 2006 a child suffered a seizure after chewing on a coughsuppressing vapor patch, leading novartis ag to recall the patches monday.
Directions on the product label state that the patches should go on childrens throat or chest, where the patches vapors can reach the nose and. Camphor and menthol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Essential oil patches for coughs and colds autism spectrum. The company has also stated further triaminic vapor patch complaints of depigmentation, scarring, blistering, bruising and hyperactivity. The patch consists of camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol and is available for children aged 2 years and older. Jun 25, 2006 if you or a loved one has been affected or injured while using a triaminic vapor patch and would like to send your complaint to a lawyer for a free case evaluation, please fill out this. Jun 23, 2006 triaminic vapor patch is labeled as a cough suppressant for children two 2 years of age and older. For many years both my children on the autism spectrum wore the triaminic vapor patches on their chest when they were coughing. It was specifically marketed for children two years. This product was recalled by the manufacturer and is no longer available. Novartis ag is recalling the triaminic vapor patch after a child suffered a seizure from chewing on one of the cough suppressing patches. If the child has sensitive skin, the patch may be applied to the same. My nonverbal child was able to wear one to school many times. The company said it has received multiple complaints, including a seizure in a child who swallowed a patch, and warned consumers to stop using the patches immediately.
Directions on the product label state that the patches should go on childrens throat or chest, where the patches vapors can reach the nose and mouth. Dec 21, 2016 the triaminic vapor patch is a cough suppressant patch placed on a childs throat or chest. The patch maycause serious harmifchildren accidentally ingest it. A cough suppressant vapor patch manufactured and sold for use by children as young as two 2 years old has been recalled after causing serious side effects including seizures. According to novartis the patch placement can allow children to reach and remove the vapor patches and put them in their mouth.
Breaking vapor patches recalled after child suffers seizure. Whydoes the triaminic vapor patchpose a health risk for children. For adults and children over 6 years of age under adult supervision cut to open pouch and remove patch. Pharmacies get new relief for coldsore throat season by.
Jun 19, 2006 triaminic vapor patch is labeled as a cough suppressant for children two 2 years of age and older. Vicks childrens vapopatch provides soothing vicks vapors in an easytouse aromatherapy patch. Childrens well patch cough and cold soothing vapor pads. Add triaminic vapor patch to deadly patches list scoop. This follows a june 2006 recall of the triaminic vapor patch for the same reason. A similar product, the triaminic vapor patch, was recalled in june.
Triaminic took the vapor patch off the market because parents were putting it on children that were too young to use it. Unfortunately, the scented patch proved dangerously tempting for some children. The triaminic vapor patch was a cough suppressant for children two years and older that was manufactured by the pharmaceutical. On june 19, 2006, novartis consumer health issued a recall for the coughsuppressing triaminic vapor patches in the us, about. According to the directions on the label, the triaminic vapor patch is to be applied to the throat or chest, in order to allow the vapors to reach the nose and mouth. On june 19, 2006, novartis consumer health issued a recall for the coughsuppressing triaminic vapor patches in. Lectec corporation reacts to novartis consumer health, inc.
The cherry scent of the patch might also entice a child to chew or swallow it. Because of the way the triaminic vapor patch is applied to the throat or chest, it is within a childsclose reach. The directions on the label indicate the patch is to be applied to the throat or chest to allow the vapors to reach the nose and mouth. Mar 01, 2018 product is appropriate for children under the age of 2 years of age. The swiss drug company warned consumers to stop using its triaminic vapor patches immediately. A better version of this logo is needed, due to the picture quality, inaccuracies or other issues with the uploaded logo.