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FDA Safety Notice: Benzyl Alcohol Toxicity in Neonates ('Gasping Syndrome')

FDA safety notice warning that benzyl alcohol, the preservative in bacteriostatic water, can cause fatal 'gasping syndrome' in neonates and premature infants. Bacteriostatic water is contraindicated in newborns.

U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationPublished 2026-07-08Accessed 2026-07-08

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fda-benzyl-alcohol-neonatal-warning

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