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• Acetaminophen Pregnancy Side Effects May Impact Fetal Development, Scientists Warn

  September 28, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers are calling for a second look at acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, saying it could cause neurodevelopmental problems for unborn children when taken during pregnancy.

• Procedure Could Restore Vision To Those Blinded By Side Effects of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study

  October 2, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new procedure may be useful in restoring vision to those who have suffered eye damage due to Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

• Safety of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Should Be Reevaluated Due to ADHD, Neurodevelopment Risks: Study

  September 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links Tylenol use during pregnancy to an increased risk of ADHD in the resulting children.

• Acetaminophen Cancer Risk To Be Evaluated Under California Prop 65 Law

  January 22, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  California may add acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, to a list of chemicals which require label warnings indicating a potential cancer risk.

• Tylenol Use During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Autism And ADHD Diagnosis In Children

  October 31, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links Tylenol use during pregnancy to an increased risk of Autism and ADHD.

• Opioids Provide Few Benefits To Children Following Tonsillectomy: Study

  September 4, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds few benefits to giving children opioids after tonsillectomy procedures.

• FDA Warning Letter Indicates Company Made Children’s Drugs With Potentially Contaminated Water

  April 18, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has warned a manufacturer of generic children's drugs that it must redesign its water system following detection of bacterial contaminants and consumer complaints of odors that the company failed to investigate.

• Ibuprofen Just As Effective As Tylenol, Morphine After Hip Surgery, Without Side Effect Risks

  February 13, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that Advil is likely the best option to avoid heavy morphine use for patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery.

• Acetaminophen Overdoses May Result from Misleading Labels, ISMP Warns

  April 25, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  An ISMP safety alert warns that liquid acetaminophen sold at several leading pharmacies may have incomplete or unclear label instructions that could result in an accidental overdose and liver damage.

• Tylenol, Motrin, Other OTC Painkillers May Have Emotional Side Effects: Study

  February 13, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that many over-the-counter pain killers, like Tylenol, Advil and Motrin, may have unexpected affects on the ability to process emotions.