On Friday, the FDA announced a new “black box” warning for Johnson & Johnson’s Regranex foot gel. The prescription topical cream is used by diabetics to treat leg and foot ulcers which are not healing. The warning indicates that when large amounts of Regranex are used, it could increase the risk of death from cancer. Continued
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Ortho Evra Recall Urged by Public Citizen
Public Citizen, a national consumer advocacy group, filed a petition with the FDA today on behalf of more than 80,000 individuals throughout the United States. They are asking the FDA to recall the Ortho Evra birth control patch within six months due unreasonable risks of blood clots and other serious injuries. Continued
Ortho Evra Lawsuits
Use of the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch has been associated with an increased risk of serious and potentially fatal blood clots. Lawsuits are being pursued by women throughout the United States who suffered a heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or sudden death as a result of Ortho Evra. Continued
