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Acetaminophen Does Not Improve Survival in Adults With Sepsis

MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – For adults with sepsis, intravenous acetaminophen is safe but does not significantly improve the number of days alive and free of organ support, according to a study published...

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children's risk for autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or...

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids

TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) – There’s no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to dat...

Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Linked to Attention Problems

THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 – Prenatal acetaminophen exposure, especially in the second trimester, is associated with attention problems at ages 2, 3, and 4 years, according to a study published in the...

Study Links Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy With Child Behavioral Issues

THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2024 – Expecting moms who often turn to acetaminophen for their aches and pains are more likely to wind up with kids who have behavioral issues, a new study warns. Children...

Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Poorer Early Language Development

FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2024 – Prenatal acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with poorer early language development, especially among male offspring, according to a study published online Dec....

Could Mom's Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Lead to Language Delays in Kids?

THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 – Acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol in the United States, is a go-to pain med for millions. However, a new study is raising doubts about its safe use by women who are...

Few Adults Talk to Providers About BP Risks of OTC Pain Relievers

TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – Only about 30 percent of U.S. adults have spoken with their health care professional about the adverse effects some over-the-counter pain relievers can have on blood...

Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview

TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation. The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the...

Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids, New Guidelines Say

MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Voluntary Recall of Certain Family Dollar Over-the-Counter Products

July 21, 2022 – Family Dollar is initiating a voluntary retail level product recall of certain products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that were stored and inadvertently...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Plastikon Healthcare Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Products Due to Microbial Contamination

March 24, 2022 - Lawrence, KS, Plastikon Healthcare, LLC is voluntarily recalling three (3) lots of Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30 mL Oral Suspension, one (1) lot of Acetaminophen 650mg/ 20.3mL, and six...

FDA Approves Advil Dual Action (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) as an Over-the-Counter Pain Treatment

WARREN, N.J., Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – GlaxoSmithKline (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen as an ove...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Acetaminophen Tablets by Medline Industries: Recall - Mislabeling with Incorrect Strength

ISSUE: On October 9, 2015, Medline Industries, Inc. announced that it will initiate a voluntary nationwide recall of lot # 45810 of Acetaminophen tablets, 500mg, uncoated compressed tablets to the...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Prescription and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pain Medicines: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Review of Possible Risks of Pain Medicine Use During Pregnancy

[Posted 01/09/2015] ISSUE:  FDA is aware of and understands the concerns arising from recent reports questioning the safety of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines when used ...

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