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What is NDMA and Why is It in Many Recalled Drugs?
| April 21st, 2020
On April 15, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a notice on its website that a Nizatidine Oral Solution 15 mg/mL product was recalled due to containing high levels of nitrosodimenthylamine (NDMA). The product is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and distributed by its subsidiary Gemini Laboratories, LLC. NDMA is classified as a
Read MoreWhat is Hydroxychloroquine?
| April 14th, 2020
If you’ve followed the news and latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic during the past month, you’ve undoubtedly heard of a potential treatment for the virus called hydroxychloroquine. The medication is currently being investigated to determine its safety and efficacy for treating patients infected with COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about this medication:
Read MoreAre You at a Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications?
| April 7th, 2020
COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus, has dominated the news over the past several weeks. Most states have mandatory stay-at-home orders, with non-essential businesses being closed and travel limited or restricted. And while staying home can reduce your chances of being infected, that’s not always a possibility for all individuals and families. In addition, all
Read MoreSome Supplements Contain Undeclared Ingredients
| March 31st, 2020
The vitamin and supplement industries loom large in the U.S. American consumers spent nearly $31 billion on things like multivitamins, minerals, workout supplements, and more in 2018 alone. Although most of these products aren’t approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat, cure, or alleviate the symptoms of illnesses or diseases—or to
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