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Copy of Advice from FDA: Topical Acne Products Can Cause Dangerous Side Effects

Last summer, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that certain over-the-counter (OTC) topical acne products can cause a severe allergic reaction. These cases are rare, but they can be life-threatening.

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Topical Acne Products Can Cause Dangerous Side Effects

Certain acne treatments can, in rare instances, cause severe allergic reactions that are potentially life-threatening.

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From FDA: Four Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults

Whether you're settling into your sixties or heading into your ninth decade, you should be extra careful when taking prescription and over-the-counter medicines. And if you're caring for older loved ones, you should help them stay safe.

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Sometimes Drugs and the Liver Don't Mix

The liver is a remarkable, if underappreciated, organ. It turns the nutrients in our diets to substances the body can use and converts toxins into harmless substances or makes sure they are removed from the body.

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Goal of Label Changes: Better Prescribing, Safer Use of Opioids

Consumers and health care professionals will soon find updated labeling for extended-release and long-acting opioid pain relievers to help ensure their safe and appropriate use.

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Advice from FDA

The FDA offers advice on drug safety topics such as: Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers, Understanding Generic Drugs and Safe Disposal of Medicines. Get the latest advice from the FDA here.

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