FDA warns against accidental overdose on fentanyl patches by children

“Accidental exposure to medication is a leading cause of poisoning in children,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned in a September 2024 announcement about fentanyl skin patches. “Young children, in particular, have died or become seriously ill after being exposed to a skin patch containing fentanyl, a powerful opioid pain reliever. If you suspect that a child has been exposed to a fentanyl patch, call 911 and seek emergency medical help immediately.

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The Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update
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2024-11-10
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https://doi.org/10.1002/cpu30922
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Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
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FDA warns against accidental overdose on fentanyl patches by children

Alison Knopf
The Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update
Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
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FDA warns against accidental overdose on fentanyl patches by children

Alison Knopf
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Abstract

“Accidental exposure to medication is a leading cause of poisoning in children,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned in a September 2024 announcement about fentanyl skin patches. “Young children, in particular, have died or become seriously ill after being exposed to a skin patch containing fentanyl, a powerful opioid pain reliever. If you suspect that a child has been exposed to a fentanyl patch, call 911 and seek emergency medical help immediately.

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