864 drugs to change labelling and indications.

The KFDA reviewed the drug efficacy of 864 items in 2001 and instructed all manufacturers and importers to change label descriptions by Feb. so that the inserted direction circulars should be reflected with the revision within 6 months.

For instances, the direction circular for all Piroxicam preparations should be changed not to medicate for children less than 14 year old. The administration...