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New cancer warnings added to eczema creams
Source: FDA
Date: 01/19/06
Headline: FDA Approves Updated Labeling with Boxed Warning and Medication Guide for Two Eczema Drugs, Elidel and Protopic
The FDA is requiring two popular eczema creams to carry "black box" warnings - the strongest type of warning - of possible cancer risk. The label warns that patients only use these drugs after other treatments have failed. Animal tests have shown that these drugs may cause cancer.
Date: 01/19/06
Headline: FDA Approves Updated Labeling with Boxed Warning and Medication Guide for Two Eczema Drugs, Elidel and Protopic
The FDA is requiring two popular eczema creams to carry "black box" warnings - the strongest type of warning - of possible cancer risk. The label warns that patients only use these drugs after other treatments have failed. Animal tests have shown that these drugs may cause cancer.
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