When a medication poses a risk of injury or illness because of dangerous side effects, manufacturers are required to take action. One example is cough and cold medicines marketed toward young children for many years.
In 2007, pharmaceutical...
Sudden Liver Failure Caused by Acetaminophen Leads to Label Changes on Tylenol Products
Labeling is an important part of ensuring consumer safety when it comes to prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Discovery of new, serious risks often necessitate label changes to keep the consumer informed. That is the case for a...
Sun Pharma Recalls 40,000 Bottles of Antidepressant in U.S.
India’s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is recalling 41,127 bottles of antidepressant venlafaxine hydrochloride in the United States after the drug failed to properly dissolve, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.
Sun Pharma’s...