Acetaminophen
A-S Medication Solutions, LLM Acetaminophen Recall
A-S Medication Solutions, LLM Recalls Acetaminophen Extra Strength 500 MG Tablets Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC - According to an online news report on foxbusiness.com, approximately 200,000 bottles of extra-strength acetaminophen sold under several brand names are being recalled nationwide because of a labeling error. According to … [Read more...]
Acetaminophen Deadly Skin Disorders
Acetaminophen May Cause Serious Skin Disorders. Federal regulators just issued a warning concerning acetaminophen’s (commonly found in Tylenol and other painkillers) ties to a rare, but potentially fatal skin disorder that is signaled, in early stages, with rash and blistering. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … [Read more...]
Acetaminophen Side Effects Link To Liver Failure Lawsuits
Acetaminophen Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Have you suffered a liver injury or liver failure after taking Tylenol or another drug that contained acetaminophen? Though most people consider Tylenol and other acetaminophen drugs to be extremely safe, they have long been linked to a serious risk of liver injury. In fact, the … [Read more...]
Evidence Ruling by Judge on Trial of Tylenol Liver
Is Tylenol Drugs Dangerous to Health? Johnson & Johnson's Tylenol (acetaminophen) has been a popular over-the-counter treatment for pain and fever reduction for decades. Over the years, it has also been associated with serious safety concerns, including possible liver damage. In a recent case, where Tylenol was … [Read more...]
Prolonged Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Could Affect Boys’ Fertility
Acetaminophen Could Affect Boy's Fertility. New research from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term exposure to acetaminophen during pregnancy could lower a boy’s production of testosterone, possibly affecting his fertility. The findings suggest that if a pregnant woman takes acetaminophen for several days … [Read more...]
Acetaminophen to Carry New Warnings
FDA's Updated OTC Acetaminophen Drugs. A new draft guidance document issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) orders new warnings on all over-the-counter (OTC) acetaminophen medications to include the risk of serious skin reactions. Last August, the agency warned that acetaminophen is associated with Stevens-Johnson … [Read more...]
Changes to Acetaminophen Labels to Avoid Liver Injury Risk
Liver Failure Caused by Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen use is the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S. and other western countries. While most people believe that using acetaminophen as a treatment for minor aches and pains, inflammation, and fever can be done without many risks to their health, this misconception may be … [Read more...]
FDA Panel Votes To Eliminate Two Popular Painkillers
FDA Eliminate Two Popular Painkillers. A government panel voted that two popular prescription painkillers be taken off of the market because of their alleged impact in dangerous, sometimes fatal, overdoses. The Associated Press reported that Vicodin and Percocet, which are combined with the popular medication acetaminophen, should be … [Read more...]
FDA Steps Up Pain Relievers Warnings
FDA Warning On Pain Relievers. Federal health officials on Tuesday cautioned the tens of millions of Americans who take popular over-the-counter pain pills about their potentially serious side effects and released planned label changes intended to warn of the sometimes deadly risks. Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and … [Read more...]
Millions of Acetaminophen Pills Recalled
Acetaminophen Pills Are Being Recalled. Check your medicine cabinet: Millions of bottles of the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen some sold as long as three years ago are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments. The recall affects 11 million bottles containing varying quantities of 500-milligram … [Read more...]
