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...] about Changes to Acetaminophen Labels to Avoid Liver Injury Risk
Health Canada Revises Bisphosphonate Labels With Fracture Warning
Bisphosphonate Labels With Fracture Warning. Health Canada has announced that its review of bisphosphonates has shown a slightly increased risk of atypical thigh fractures among people who use these medications. Bisphosphonates, a class of drugs used to treat osteoporosis, are sold in Canada under the brand names Fosamax, … [Read more...] about Health Canada Revises Bisphosphonate Labels With Fracture Warning
Avoid Lead-Tainted Toys with Label Awareness This Holiday
Consumers Can Avoid Lead Contaminated Toys. Lead free toys might seem a rare commodity this Holiday Season, considering this year’s endless string of toy recalls. But finding safe toys is possible – provided consumers know what to look for. This holiday season is posing all sorts of challenges for parents trying to … [Read more...] about Avoid Lead-Tainted Toys with Label Awareness This Holiday
Antidepressant Warning Labels Are Long Overdue
Antidepressant Warning Labels. People constantly ignore warnings on cigarettes, alcohol and even parachutes, accepting the potential danger of death associated with using such products in return for certain benefits. Not to include these warnings on the basis that they might scare someone away from use would be irresponsible and … [Read more...] about Antidepressant Warning Labels Are Long Overdue
FDA TO DRUGMAKERS: Suicide Warning Urged
FDA Asked Drugmakers To Strengthen Warning Labels. Federal regulators yesterday asked pharmaceutical companies to strengthen the wording on labels on 10 antidepressants to warn the drugs may heighten risk of suicide. "We don't know yet if there is a link between antidepressant use and suicide," said Dr. Thomas Laughren, … [Read more...] about FDA TO DRUGMAKERS: Suicide Warning Urged
FDA Wants Ephedra Warning Labels
Ephedra Can Cause Heart Attacks And Strokes. Bottles of the popular herb ephedra should bear warning labels that the pills can cause heart attacks, strokes or even kill, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. The FDA proposed the warning labels reviving an attempt the powerful dietary supplement industry had blocked for … [Read more...] about FDA Wants Ephedra Warning Labels
FDA Adds Warning Labels To Hormone Therapy Products
Hormone Therapy Products Warning Labels. The government announced new warnings yesterday on the labels for hormone replacement therapies and advised millions of post-menopausal women to consult their doctors about whether to continue treatment. The Food and Drug Administration acted after reviewing information from a … [Read more...] about FDA Adds Warning Labels To Hormone Therapy Products
