New Warning for OTC Painkillers

In late April the Food and Drug Administration ordered drug maker to include new warnings on labels of over-the -counter pain medications.  The risks include internal bleeding and liver damage.  The warnings apply to acetaminophen (Tylenol and generic) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil and generic) and naproxen (Aleve and generic), as well as to products such as cold medicines that combine those drugs with other ingredients.

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