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 over-the-counter (OTC) product... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - February 28, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Reducing Fever in Children: Safe Use of Acetaminophen
Giving a child just a little more acetaminophen than directed can cause serious side effects. Learn how to give this drug safely. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - February 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning
Acetaminophen Poisoning (Tylenol Overdose) (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - February 27, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
The microRNA-based liquid biopsy improves early assessment of lethal acetaminophen poisoning: a case report - Krauskopf J, Gosink MM, Schomaker S, Caiment F, Warner R, Johnson K, Kleinjans J, Aubrecht J.
BACKGROUND Acetaminophen overdose is the most common cause of acute liver failure. Nevertheless, new biomarker approaches enabling early prediction of the outcome of the acetaminophen overdose are needed. Recently, using next-generation sequencing analysis... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 25, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Can A Common Over-The-Counter Pain Killer Really Treat Emotional Pain? Should It?
A new study suggests that the common pain medicine acetaminophen treats emotional pain from social rejection. Why might this be true, and what are the implications if this finding holds up? (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 18, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David DiSalvo, Contributor Source Type: news
A prescription for the pain of rejection: Acetaminophen and forgiveness
(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) A study, published recently in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine may have found an antidote to heartbreak -- forgiveness combined with acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
More than half of US opioid prescriptions for dental procedures exceeded 3-day supply recommendations from CDC 2016 guidelines
New largescale study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found overprescription of opioids by dentists common, particularly to patients at high risk for substance abuse, and that almost 1/3 of patients received more powerful drugs than neededElsevierIMAGE: In this cross-sectional analysis of 542,958 dental visits by adult patients, between 1 in 4 and 1 in 2 opioid prescriptions exceeded the recommended morphine equivalents and days ' supply for...viewmore Credit: Michelle S. Woods Ann Arbor, February 4, 2020 - Dentists are among top prescribers of opioids in the US, however, whether their opioid presc...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 13, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Toxicological property of acetaminophen: the dark side of a safe antipyretic/analgesic drug? - Ishitsuka Y, Kondo Y, Kadowaki D.
Acetaminophen (paracetamol, N-acetyl-p-aminophenol; APAP) is the most popular analgesic/antipyretic agent in the world. APAP has been regarded as a safer drug compared with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) particularly in terms of lower risks... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Tylenol Could Have A Cancer Warning In California, Here Are The Issues
California is considering whether to put acetaminophen on its Proposition 65 list of chemicals. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - January 25, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Contributor Source Type: news
Health Tip: Acetaminophen Safety
-- Found in more than 600 different medicines, acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States, says the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.
To use the painkiller safely, the CHPA urges you to:
Always read and follow... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 14, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen for Pain (Differences in Side Effects and Dosage)
Title: Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen for Pain (Differences in Side Effects and Dosage)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/11/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - January 7, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
FeverAll ® Acetaminophen Suppositories Expands with New Publix...
Just in Time for 2020’s Severe Flu Season, Taro USA Expands Distribution for its FeverAll Children’s Fever and Pain Relief Brand(PRWeb January 07, 2020)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/feverall_acetaminophen_suppositories_expands_with_new_publix_distribution/prweb16816542.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 7, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
FDA Approves New Drug For Migraine Sufferers
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of a drug called ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine, which could be a new option for people who can’t take or don’t respond to migraine medications currently on the market.
The drug will be sold under the name Ubrelvy by the pharmaceutical company Allergan. It is considered effective for migraine with or without aura, referring to the sensory or visual disturbances that occur among roughly a third of migraine sufferers.
“Ubrelvy represents an important new option for the acute treatment of migraine in adults, as...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Syndicated CBSN Boston FDA Migraines Source Type: news
Lannett Receives FDA Approvals For Two Dosage Strengths Of Butalbital, Acetaminophen And Caffeine Capsules
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23, 2019 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: LCI) today announced that it has received approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) for... Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA Lannett Company (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - December 23, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Former St. Vincent Healthcare Nurse Sentenced in Pain Pill Investigation
St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings MT, Sheila White, acetaminophen, hydrocodone, steal opioids, addiction, tampering, (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - December 13, 2019 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news
