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FDA approves OxyContin for some pediatric use

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of OxyContin for children ages 11 to 16 who are suffering from severe, long-term pain. The FDA says the same health warnings that apply to adults

News 12 Staff

Aug 14, 2015, 9:38 PM

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