Motrin
Motrin Side Effects May Result In Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Motrin Can Cause Allergic Reactions. The family of a 7-year-old girl sued the maker of Children's Motrin for failing to label the over-the-counter pain reliever with a warning that it could cause an allergic reaction that caused her blindness. The lawsuit states that the child suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome, a … [Read more...] about Motrin Side Effects May Result In Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Supreme Court Will not Hear Appeal of $140M Judgment Against J&J
Johnson & Johnson Failed to Warn About Children's Motrin Effect. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to an appeal of a $140 million judgment against hear Johnson for failing to warn that Children's Motrin could cause a devastating skin condition.. Johnson & Johnson and McNeil-PPC Inc., a subsidiary, had asked the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Will not Hear Appeal of $140M Judgment Against J&J
Pain Relievers Heart and Stroke Dangers
The Risk of Pain Relievers, Warned by FDA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that common painkillers like Motrin, Aleve, and Advil can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. These popular painkillers-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-are available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulas and … [Read more...] about Pain Relievers Heart and Stroke Dangers
J&J Personnel Knew of Motrin Repurchase Effort
J&J Motrin Repurchase Effort. Some new details are emerging about the way Johnson & Johnson decided to deal with some defective Motrin tablets in 2008. As we’ve reported previously, there is speculation that Johnson & Johnson tried to avoid recalling Motrin by hiring outside contractors to buy the product in … [Read more...] about J&J Personnel Knew of Motrin Repurchase Effort
Children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benedryl Products Recalled
Children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benedryl. Children’s versions of Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl were recalled over the weekend by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a division of Johnson & Johnson. According to the recall notice, the children’s medications were recalled because of manufacturing deficiencies which … [Read more...] about Children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benedryl Products Recalled
Woman Says Children’s Motrin Blinded Her Daughter
Children's Motrin Blinded Her Daughter. It's one of the most popular children's medicines on the market, but the parents of an eight-year-old girl say their daughter is blind because of Children's Motrin. Healthline 3's Beth Fisher has been digging deeper into this over the counter scandal. There are cases of families suing … [Read more...] about Woman Says Children’s Motrin Blinded Her Daughter
Rare Disease Linked To Ibuprofen Lawsuit
Ibuprofen Motrin May Cause Rare Disease. Nine-year-old Kaitlyn Langstaff of Saratoga died 20 months after taking Children's Motrin. Sabrina Brierton Johnson of Los Angeles went blind two months after the 7-year-old took the same drug. Three-year-old Heather Rose Kiss of New Jersey died a week after taking a few doses of … [Read more...] about Rare Disease Linked To Ibuprofen Lawsuit
Parents Sue Drug Makers
Drug Makers Of Flu Medication Are Being Sued. The parents of a 9-year-old Saratoga girl have sued the makers of Children's Motrin, claiming the flu and pain medication caused an extreme allergic reaction that left their daughter unable to see, speak or eat. The suit filed last week in U.S. federal court does not specify the amount … [Read more...] about Parents Sue Drug Makers
