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Drug Injury Risks Associated With NSAIDS and Acetaminophen It’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans use over-the-counter pain relievers on a regular basis. That’s why the drug injury lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough feel it’s so important for patients to know that taking these products may be putting their health at risk. NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of (more...)

FDA Launches Mucinex® Recall Due to Acetaminophen Overdose Risks Acetaminophen can be used to effectively control and treat pain. However, taking too much of this drug can lead to serious harm. Some symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose can be: Abdominal pain Vomiting Convulsions Liver damage To help reduce acetaminophen injuries, products containing the medication are labeled to display information such as safety warnings and (more...)

Drug Injury Lawyers Examine Acetaminophen Warnings Issued By The FDA February 4, 2014 Acetaminophen can be a useful medication in the treatment of pain and inflammation; however, recent studies have shown taking too much of the drug may put users at risk of serious adverse health events. The Drug Injury Lawyers with the law firm of Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough explain the discovery has prompted (more...)

FDA Recalls Enteric-Coated Aspirin Tablets Due To Packaging Mistakes July 2, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it would partner with Advance Pharmaceutical, Inc., in implementing the voluntary recall of the company’s enteric-coated aspirin tablets. The recall is being initiated due to a packaging mix up that placed 500 mg acetaminophen tablets in bottles marked as enteric-coated aspirin. Both medications (more...)