Phenolphthalein revocation as OTC laxative ingredient urged by Schering-Plough.
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA PHENOLPHTHALEIN BAN URGED BY SCHERING-PLOUGH in June 6 comments to the agency. "In light of the new toxicology information from studies conducted by renowned scientists using generally recognized and accepted methodology and the totality of the toxicology profile of phenolphthalein, we believe it is imperative that [FDA] revoke the approval of phenolphthalein for OTC laxatives effective immediately," Schering-Plough states.