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Recall for Tylenol, Motrin and Other Drugs Issued Due to Moldy Smell
Johnson & Johnson has expanded a Tylenol recall issued last month, to include Motrin, Rolaids, Benadryl and a number of children’s products because of a moldy smell caused by chemical contamination, which has sickened dozens of people.
Tylenol Recall: Arthritis Pain Caplets with Red EZ-Open Cap
A recall has been issued for all Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets in the 100-count bottles with a red EZ-Open cap, as they may contain an unusual chemical contamination that has caused a number of illnesses.
Acetaminophen Asthma Risk Identified in Children and Adults: Study
The results of a new study indicate that there may be an association between the use of acetaminophen and asthma, particularly in children.
Children and Infant Tylenol Recall Issued Due to Possible Contamination
Certain lots of children and infant Tylenol have been recalled, as they could be contaminated with bacteria.
Concentrated Acetaminophen Drop Recall: Possible Dosing Errors
More than 5,600 bottles of concentrated acetaminophen drops for infants have been recalled due to risk of overdose, liver injury or death from dosing errors.
Percocet and Vicodin Recall Urged by FDA Panel Evaluating Acetaminophen
An FDA advisory panel that was convened to review ways to reduce the risk of liver damage and death from acetaminophen, has recommended that a ban be issued on the use of popular medications like Vicondin and Percocet, which combine acetaminophen with other painkillers.
Tylenol Liver Damage Side Effects Warrant Stronger Warnings: FDA Officials
FDA officials released a report yesterday in advance of an independent advisory panel meeting scheduled for next month, indicating that stronger warnings are necessary about potential side effects of Tylenol and other painkillers containing acetaminophen, due to the potential risk of liver damage.
Pain Drugs Tylenol, Motrin and Advil to Carry Stronger Warnings
The FDA is requiring the manufacturers of many popular over-the-counter (OTC) pain drugs, such as Tylenol, Motrin, Advil and aspirin, to include prominent warnings on their labels about potential side effects like internal bleeding and liver damage.
Health Canada Restricts Cough and Cold Medicines for Children Under 6
Over-the-counter children’s cough and cold medications will be relabeled in Canada to indicate that they should not be used in children under 6 years of age. However, in the United States, the drug makers only agreed to limit use of the medications among children under 4, despite calls from consumer groups that the age limit [...]
FDA Supports Drug Makers 4-Year-Old Limit for OTC Cough and Cold Medicines
In a statement released yesterday, the FDA notified healthcare providers and consumers that it supports the recent decision by the drug industry to change the warning labels for over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold drugs to indicate that they should not be used by children under 4.
