§ 47. Mr. Hollandasked the Minister of Health if he will issue a circular to medical practitioners drawing their attention to the dental side effects of some of the tetracycline group of antibiotics.
§ Mr. LoughlinI understand that an article in this month's issue of Prescriber's Journal will draw attention to the risk of staining of children's teeth by tetracyclines. These effects have been well reported in medical, dental and other scientific journals and warnings are included in the British National Formulary and, where appropriate, by the drug firms in their literature. My right hon. Friend does not think that a circular to doctors is necessary.
§ Mr. HollandThe Parliamentary Secretary mentioned an article. Can he tell us the date when it will appear?
§ Mr. LoughlinI understand that it is to appear in this month's Prescribers' Journal, which the hon. Gentleman will recognise is an independent journal and is sent to every doctor.