Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
235 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she intends to take to restrict the availability of dextromethorphan in over the counter cold medicine in view of the fact that it has become a substance of abuse in the US; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3854/05]
View answerAs the competent authority for the regulation of medicinal products in Ireland, the Irish Medicines Board assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products on an ongoing basis. My Department is informed by the board that it has not received reports of substance abuse relating to products containing dextromethorphan which have been authorised for use in Ireland. The board conducted a review of these products two years ago during which no specific safety issues arose. The board will continue to monitor the safety and efficacy of these products.
