Hylands Teething Tablets recalled because of belladonna toxicity

Teething time is an ordeal for children and mothers and fathers. Tablets that help soothe the gums can sometimes be the only thing that permits a good night’s rest, making them a mainstay for well-prepared mothers and fathers. This is why the United States of America Food and Drug Administration’s recent announcement that Hyland’s Teething Tablets have been voluntarily recalled because of potential toxicity is particularly disturbing. The teething relief item has some belladonna in it, which could be lethal if ingested in large amounts.

Get all Hyland’s Teething Tablets within the trash

Make certain you take Hyland’s advice. Get all teething tablets out of your home. There are safe replacements available for parents. Call 877-496-5044 or go to hylandsteething.com/recall if you need replacements. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is when you can get a hold of the customer service call center.

Belladonna has to be ‘carefully controlled’

The Food and Drug Administration accounts that when belladonna does have a history of being used as an anesthetic, its use must be carefully controlled. This is particularly true when young children are involved. Laboratory analysis has found “inconsistent amounts of belladonna,” yet parents are advised to err on the side of caution. There have been belladonna toxicity amounts that have showed kids 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.

Recalling teething tablets from Hyland

• 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

Articles cited

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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