FDA warns of increased child poisonings from cough medicine

More children are overdosing on the cough suppressant benzonatate as prescriptions for the drug — sold under the brand name Tessalon — have increased, a study released Tuesday found. 

Researchers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say their findings, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, is another reminder to keep prescriptions out of the reach of children.

"Accessibility to medical products at home presents a risk for unintentional ingestion in young children as oral exploration is a normal part of development in infants, and young children may be enticed to consume objects that resemble candy," they wrote.