FDA Considers New Restrictions On Pain Relievers Containing Acetaminophen

Theraflu cold medicine is sold over-the-counter at a drugstore June 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Theraflu contains acetaminophen, an active ingredient found in many pain killers and cold medicines. Today the Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel recommended that the agency reduce the maximum recommended dosage because of concerns over the potential of liver damage.
Theraflu cold medicine is sold over-the-counter at a drugstore June 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Theraflu contains acetaminophen, an active ingredient found in many pain killers and cold medicines. Today the Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel recommended that the agency reduce the maximum recommended dosage because of concerns over the potential of liver damage.
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Theraflu cold medicine is sold over-the-counter at a drugstore June 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Theraflu contains acetaminophen, an active ingredient found in many pain killers and cold medicines. Today the Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel recommended that the agency reduce the maximum recommended dosage because of concerns over the potential of liver damage. Excedrin PM is sold over-the-counter at a drugstore June 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Excedrin contains acetaminophen, an active ingredient found in many pain killers and cold medicines. Today the Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel recommended that the agency reduce the maximum recommended dosage because of concerns over the potential of liver damage. Excedrin PM is sold over-the-counter at a drugstore June 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The medication contains acetaminophen; which today a Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel recommended that the agency reduce the maximum recommended dosage because of concerns over the potential of liver damage. Theraflu cold medicine is sold over-the-counter at a drugstore June 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Theraflu contains acetaminophen, an active ingredient found in many pain killers and cold medicines. Today the Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel recommended that the agency reduce the maximum recommended dosage because of concerns over the potential of liver damage.
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