FDA bans children's cough and cold drugs.

The article reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel has voted to ban over-the-counter cold and cough medicines for children under six years old. FDA noted that there is no proof that these medications are effective for young children. The ban would take effect several years because it must first go through an official rulemaking process. The panel has requested for drug manufacturers to conduct study on the safety and efficacy of the drugs.