CFR Subpart B

CFR Subpart B
in effect

21 C.F.R. § 369.20 Drugs; recommended warning and caution statements.

Warning—Do not exceed recommended dosage. Overdosage or continued use may result in serious blood disturbances. Warning—This medication may damage the kidneys when used in large amounts or for a long period of time. Do not take more than the recommended dosage, nor take regularly for longer than 10 days without consulting your physician. Caution—Do not use in the eyes. Not for prolonged use. If the condition for which this preparation is used persists or if a rash or irritation develops, discontinue use and consult physician. Caution—Do not use in the eyes. If the condition for which this preparation is used persists or if a rash or irritation develops, discontinue use and consult physician. Caution—This preparation may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not give to children under 6 years of age or exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by physician. The reference to drowsiness is not required on preparations for the promotion of sleep or on preparations that are shown not to produce drowsiness. Warning—Do not exceed recommended dosage. If skin rash appears, discontinue use and consult physician. Caution—In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns, consult physician. If redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases or if infection occurs discontinue use and consult physician. The reference to wounds and burns is not required on preparations intended solely for diaper rash. Warning—Frequent or prolonged use may cause serious injury. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Keep out of the reach of children. Warning—Not to be used by persons having glaucoma or excessive pressure within the eye, by elderly persons (where undiagnosed glaucoma or excessive pressure within the eye occurs most frequently), or by children under 6 years of age, unless directed by a physician. Discontinue use if blurring of vision, rapid pulse, or dizziness occurs. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Not for frequent or prolonged use. If dryness of the mouth occurs, decrease dosage. If eye pain occurs, discontinue use and see your physician immediately as this may indicate undiagnosed glaucoma. In the case of scopolamine or scopolamine aminoxide preparations indicated for insomnia, the portion of the above warning that reads “children under 6 years of age” should read instead “children under 12 years of age”. Warning—Do not use as a dusting powder, especially on infants, or take internally. Use only as a solution. Do not apply to badly broken or raw skin, or to large areas of the body. Caution—Use only as directed. Do not give to children or use in the presence of kidney disease. If skin rash appears or if nervous symptoms persist, recur frequently, or are unusual, discontinue use and consult physician. Warning—Use according to directions. Do not apply to large areas of the body. If applied to fingers or toes, do not bandage. Warning—Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present. Frequent or prolonged use of this preparation may result in dependence on laxatives. Mercury preparations should have added to the “frequent use” statement, the words “and serious mercury poisoning”. Phenolphthalein preparations should bear, in addition to the general warning, the following statement: Caution—If skin rash appears, do not use this or any other preparation containing phenolphthalein. See also Mineral Oil Laxatives. Avoid swallowing. Warning—Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Do not administer to children under 12 years of age unless directed by physician. Do not use for more than 2 months unless directed by physician. This warning is not required on articles containing not more than 0.5 milligram of cobalt as a cobalt salt per dosage unit and which recommend administration of not more than 0.5 milligram per dose and not more than 2 milligrams per 24-hour period. Warning—Persons with a high fever or persistent cough should not use this preparation unless directed by physician. Caution—Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops. Avoid getting into the eyes or on mucous membranes. If offered for use in arthritis or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement: Caution—If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age consult a physician immediately. See also “Salicylates” in this section for additional warnings for preparations containing methyl salicylate. Caution—Do not apply to large areas of the body. Warning—The use of solutions stronger than those recommended may result in severe local irritation, burns, or serious poisoning. Mix as directed before pouring into douche bag. Do not use more often than twice weekly unless directed by physician. Warning—For temporary use only. Long-term use of this product may lead to faster bone loss, continuing irritation, sores, and tumors. For Use Only Until a Dentist Can Be Seen. Warning—For emergency repairs only. Long-term use of home-repaired dentures may cause faster bone loss, continuing irritation, sores, and tumors. This kit for emergency use only. See Dentist Without Delay. Warning—Do not use more often than twice weekly unless directed by physician. See also Creosote * * * Douche for additional warning. Warning—In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns consult physician. If redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases or if infection occurs consult physician. Keep away from eyes or other mucous membranes. Avoid inhaling. See also Dispensers Pressurized by Gaseous Propellants * * * for additional warnings to be included for products under pressure. Caution—If a skin rash appears, discontinue use and consult physician. Warning—Discontinue use if rash or irritation develops or if condition for which used persists. Frequent or prolonged use, or application to large areas may cause serious mercury poisoning. Caution—Take only at bedtime. Avoid prolonged use. Do not administer to infants or young children, in pregnancy, or to bedridden or aged patients unless directed by physician. Caution—Do not exceed recommended dosage. “Do not use more than the recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” Boric acid offered for use in the preparation of ophthalmic solutions should bear the statement: Prepare solution by boiling in water. Store in a sterile container. Prepare sufficient for one day's use and discard unused portion. Caution—Individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or thyroid disease should use only as directed by physician. Warning—For external use on the skin only. Severe injury may result from use internally or as a douche. Avoid contact with mucous membranes. Caution—Discontinue use if ringing in the ears, deafness, skin rash, or visual disturbances occur. Caution—If nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or skin rash occurs, discontinue use and consult physician. Caution—Excessive use of this preparation may temporarily discolor blond, white, or red hair. “Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away;” or “Keep out of reach of children.” If the article is an aspirin preparation, it should bear the first of the above two warning statements. In either case, the above information should appear on the label. Caution—For children under 3 years of age, consult your physician; or Caution—For younger children, consult your physician. One of the two immediately preceding caution statements is required on the label of all aspirin tablets, but such a statement is not required on the labels of other salicylates clearly offered for administration to adults only. If offered for use in arthritis or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement: Caution—If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age, consult a physician immediately. “Do not use otherwise than as directed. Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” If the preparation is a counter-irritant or rubefacient the statement: Caution—Discontinue use if excessive irritation of the skin develops. Avoid getting into the eyes or on mucous membranes. If offered for use in arthritis or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement: Caution—If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age consult a physician immediately. Caution—Frequent or prolonged use of this preparation may result in permanent discoloration of skin and mucous membranes. Caution—Discontinue use if irritation or inflammation develops, or increases. Avoid swallowing. Caution—Do not use if a known allergy to sulfonamide drugs exists. Caution—If undue skin irritation develops or increases, discontinue use and consult physician. Warning—Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult physician promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by physician. For temporary use only until a dentist can be consulted. “Keep out of reach of children; avoid inhaling. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.”

21 C.F.R. § 369.21 Drugs; warning and caution statements required by regulations.

Warning—Do not give to children under 3 years of age or use for more than 10 days unless directed by a physician. If offered for use in arthritis, or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement: Caution—If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age consult a physician immediately. Warning—For external use only. If taken internally serious gastric distrubances will result. Caution—This preparation may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not give to children under 6 years of age or exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by physician. If offered for symptoms of colds, the statement: Caution—If relief does not occur within 3 days, discontinue use and consult physician. Warning—Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Do not administer to children under 12 years of age or use for a prolonged period unless directed by physician, since persistent or recurring symptoms may indicate a serious disease requiring medical attention. Caution—If redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases, discontinue use and consult physician. The warnings herein shall appear prominently and conspicuously, but in no case may the letters be less than 1/16 inch in height. If the label of any package is too small to accommodate the warnings, the Commissioner may establish by regulation an acceptable alternative method, e.g., a type size smaller than 1/16 inch in height. A petition requesting such a regulation, as an amendment to this paragraph, shall be submitted to the Dockets Management Staff in the form established in part 10 of this chapter. Warning—Avoid spraying in eyes. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120 °F. Keep out of reach of children. In the case of products packaged in glass containers, the word “break” may be substituted for the word “puncture.” The words “Avoid spraying in eyes” may be deleted from the warning in the case of a product not expelled as a spray, or that is intended to be used in the eyes. In addition to the above warning, the label of a drug packaged in a self-pressurized container in which the propellant consists in whole or in part of a halocarbon or hydrocarbon shall bear the following warning: Warning—Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. The warning is not required for the following products: (a) Products expelled in the form of a foam or cream, which contain less than ten percent propellant in the container; (b) Products in a container with a physical barrier that prevents escape of the propellant at the time of use; (c) Products of a net quantity of contents of less than 2 ozs. that are designed to release a measured amount of product with each valve actuation; (d) Products of a net quantity of contents of less than 1/2 oz. Caution—Do not use in the eyes. Not for prolonged use. Do not apply to large areas of the body. If redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases, discontinue use unless directed by physician. Do not use, but consult physician for deep or puncture wounds or serious burns. Do not use in case of rectal bleeding, as this may indicate serious disease. Caution—Do not use for treatment of serious burns or skin conditions or for conditions which persist for prolonged periods. In such cases, consult your physician. Do not spray in vicinity of eyes, mouth, nose, or ears. Do not store above 120 °F. Ipecac syrup packaged for over-the-counter sale must bear statements to the following effect, in a prominent and conspicuous manner: The following statement (boxed and in red letters): “For emergency use to cause vomiting in poisoning. Before using, call physician, the Poison Control Center, or hospital emergency room immediately for advice.” The following warning: Warning—Keep out of reach of children. Do not use in unconscious persons. Ordinarily, this drug should not be used if strychnine, corrosives such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates such as kerosene, gasoline, coal oil, fuel oil, paint thinner, or cleaning fluid have been ingested. Warning—Do not use this preparation in case of rectal bleeding, as this may indicate serious disease. Caution—Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by physician. Caution—Do not use in the eyes or nose. Not for prolonged use. Do not apply to large areas of the body. If redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases, discontinue use unless directed by a physician. Warning—Do not use in children under 6 years of age or use for prolonged period unless directed by physician. “Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” If offered for use in arthritis or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement: Caution—If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age, consult a physician immediately. Caution—Do not exceed recommended dosage. Overdosage may cause nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness. Individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or thyroid disease should use only as directed by physician. Do not use for more than 3 or 4 consecutive days unless directed by physician. Caution—Do not use but consult physician for deep or puncture wounds or serious burns. If redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases, discontinue use and consult physician. Warning—Contents under pressure. Do not puncture. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 130 °Fahrenheit may cause bursting. Never throw container into fire or incinerator.

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