Tag: Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc.
Pfizer Recalls a Type of Children’s Liquid Advil
Recall due to mismarked dosage cup in 4-oz bottles of Children's Advil Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored
Case Shows Biotin Can Interfere With Multiple Endocrine Tests
48-year-old woman taking biotin had abnormal results for multiple tests, including total testosterone
Most Patients Select Suboptimal Medications for Allergic Rhinitis
Only 16.5 percent of customers with hay fever select optimal medications
Increase in Acetaminophen Use, Overuse in Cold/Flu Season
Increase in use mainly due to increased use of over-the-counter combination meds for cold/flu
Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to Language Delay
Number of APAP tablets, urinary APAP concentration linked to increased odds of language delay in girls
Prescription-Strength Steroids Sold Without Prescription
Case report highlights Funbact-A, available online, which contains prescription-strength betamethasone
Patient Beliefs May Explain High Rate of Medicine Intake
Subjective norm was significant predictor of intention to consume meds in Greece, Malta, Turkey
Drug, Herb Interactions Frequent for Cancer Patients
Concomitant use of two or more drugs independently linked to high risk of clinically significant DDI
Parents Often Make Dosing Errors With Liquid Medications
Parents make fewer mistakes using oral syringes compared to cups
Acetaminophen Appears Safe for Children With Mild Asthma
Findings for as-needed use of acetaminophen among young children with mild, persistent asthma
