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Tylenol / Acetaminophen Lawsuits
High doses of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other painkillers and cold medicines, has been linked to an increased risk of liver damage and liver failure. Consumers who have experienced problems from Tylenol or generic acetaminophen may be entitled to compensation as a result of the drug makers’ failure to adequately warn [...]
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Acetaminophen Safety Campaign Launched By Health Care Experts
A new campaign is underway to educate teens, college students and seniors about the dangers of acetaminophen, which could include a risk of liver failure and other injuries.
Darvon, Darvocet Lawsuits Over Generics Dismissed by MDL Judge
A federal judge has dismissed a number of Darvon and Darvocet lawsuits brought against makers of generic versions of the recalled painkillers, applying a broad interpretation of a recent Supreme Court decision that shields generic drug makers from responsibility to warn patients and doctors about the dangers of associated with medications they manufacture and sell.
Infant Tylenol Recall Issued Due to Dosing Problems
More than half a million bottles of grape-flavored Infants’ Tylenol have been recalled after a number of parents complained about dosing difficulties, which raised concerns about whether children may be provided with the incorrect amount of acetaminophen.
Acetylcysteine Recall Issued Due to Glass Found in Vials
Bedford Laboratories is recalling one lot of acetylcysteine, which is often used to treat acetaminophen overdoses, after glass particles were found in a vial.
IV Acetaminophen Overdose May Be Caused By Dosing Accidents: Report
Confusion over measurement guidelines may be causing acetaminophen overdoses, particularly among children, when the painkiller is given intravenously, according to a warning by child health experts.
Acetaminophen Dose Warning Issued by FDA Over Liquid Infant Drugs
New liquid acetaminophen products for infants have federal health officials concerned about accidental Tylenol overdoses and dosing confusion by parents.
N.Y. Appeals Ct Excludes Testimony Over Link Between Tylenol and Liver Injury
A New York appeals court has upheld the exclusion of expert testimony in a Tylenol liver injury lawsuit, in which the plaintiff alleged that regular use of the painkiller caused liver cirrhosis.
Small Acetaminophen Overdoses May Cause Liver Damage, Death: Study
A group of researchers are warning that consumers may be at risk of small, undetected acetaminophen overdoses that could lead to liver damage, liver failure or even death.
Darvocet Lawsuit Filings in Federal MDL Begin to Mount
More than 100 Darvocet lawsuits and Darvon lawsuits have been filed in federal courts by plaintiffs who say that the drug’s side effects caused heart rhythm problems, and the number of cases is expected to continue growing.
Acetaminophen Side Effects May Increase Asthma Risk: Study
A new study claims that a correlation between Tylenol and acetaminophen use and increasing rates of asthma among children is strong evidence that the drug’s side effects increase the risk of the breathing disorder.
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