We've all been there: standing at the pharmacy line, signing our name on the dotted line - indicating the pharmacist offered counseling and we accepted (or declined) said counseling. Most people are focused on finishing the errand and moving on with our lives. We blindly trust that the doctor and the pharmacist got the medication right, the dosing right, but,
When you take the right medication, dosage, and for the correct length of time, it can save your life. Medicine not taken correctly can cause deathly consequences to adults and children. Giving the wrong dose and medication to children can have more severe consequences than the same mistake given to an adult. Children are smaller than adults, and their immune systems
Drug companies are recalling generic versions of Zantac that were sold at Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid. The drugs are being recalled over concerns that the medicines contain a probable carcinogen. The Walgreens version of the products are called Wal-Zan. The versions sold at Rite Aid and Walmart are called ranitidine tablets. There are several companies that manufacture the drugs.
It can be difficult for patients to keep track of their prescription medications, particularly if they are taking more than one medication at a time. Experts say that no matter which medication you are taking, there are two things you need to remember to stay safe. You need to remember what you are taking each medication for, and which side
Pfizer has recalled a migraine medication because of potential contamination with bacteria. The recall was for Relpax in 40-milligram tablets. The bacteria the medication could potentially be contaminated with is from the genus pseudomonas and the genus burkholderia. These bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause serious, life-threatening infections. The people who are most at risk for becoming seriously ill
Some over the counter eyedrops and ointments sold at Walmart and Walgreens, as well as some prescription eye ointments sold at other stores have been recalled because they may not be sterile. Altair Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued voluntary recalls for eye products sold at Walgreens and Walmart, and another recall for Perrigo prescription ointments. The recalls involve 23 different products under
Since July 2018, there have been multiple recalls for blood pressure medications, with more medications added to the recall list on an ongoing basis. The FDA recently expanded an existing recall, because of the blood pressure drug’s link to some types of cancers. Losartan The newest drug to be added to the recall list is 32 lots of the drug
A former inspector with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is speaking out about problems with facilities in India and China that produce drugs for Americans. Although he has made recommendations about cracking down in an effort to improve safety, his recommendations were ignored. Last year, there was a huge recall of various blood pressure medications – roughly 45 recalls
Johnson & Johnson is currently in the middle of a stream of lawsuits relating to its baby powder. The company is currently appealing a $4.69 billion judgment and it is facing about 13,000 similar lawsuits across the U.S. Problems With Baby Powder The claims stem from the baby powder it sells, which many claim contains asbestos, a known carcinogen. The
If you find out a drug you have taken has been recalled, it’s not time to panic yet. Most medication recalls are unlikely to cause adverse health consequences if a patient continues taking the medications. However, it is important to research any recalls that you may learn about and speak to your doctor and your pharmacist if a drug you