black box warning
n.— «The agency is directing manufacturers to add a “black box” warning to the health professional labeling of all antidepressant medications to describe this risk and emphasize the need for close monitoring of patients started on these medications.» —“FDA Launches a Multi-Pronged Strategy to Strengthen Safeguards for Children Treated With Antidepressant Medications” U.S. Food and Drug Administration Oct. 15, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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