Bendectin

American  

[ben-dek-tin] / bɛnˈdɛk tɪn /

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand name for a preparation containing the antihistamine doxylamine succinate and a vitamin supplement, formerly prescribed as an antiemetic and antinauseant in the treatment of morning sickness: suspected of causing birth defects and removed from the market.

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In their case against Merrell Dow, that meant proving the drug cocktail in Bendectin caused Jason's developmental anomalies.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2020

The family went to trial at a local District of Columbia courthouse and sought financial recovery for damages allegedly caused by a drug called Bendectin.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2020

At the time, the Bendectin lawsuits snowballed into what's known as a mass tort, where multiple plaintiffs bring civil action against a single corporate defender.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2020

Despite the uncertainties, Kozinski noted that epidemiological evidence suggested that exposure to Bendectin in utero did not double that child's risk of being born with birth defects.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2020

To tort reform advocates, the lawsuits targeting Bendectin were a perfect example of experts spouting off baseless claims.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2020