As a result, up to 6% of patients exceed the maximum daily recommended dose. Acetaminophen is used in so many different products that consumers may be unaware how much they’re taking. Previous research has found that less than half of patients regularly read labels for over-the counter analgesics, and only 26% read the active ingredients before using them the first time. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. 'We found that changes to acetaminophen labels that communicated the risks of overdose and the presence of acetaminophen in over-the-counter products did not affect rates of hospital admission for accidental acetaminophen overdose, ICU admission for accidental acetaminophen overdose and admission for acetaminophen overdoses involving opioids,' writes lead author Dr. Tony Antoniou, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. In an analysis of more than 12 000 hospital admissions for acetaminophen overdoses in Canada between 2004 and 2020, researchers found the updated warning labels had little impact. In 2016, the labeling was updated with additional information about safe dosing and to identify products containing acetaminophen.īut those changes did not decrease rates of hospitalization for acetaminophen overdoses, according to a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Product labels for acetaminophen were changed in Canada in 2009 to warn of the risk of possible liver damage. Such is the case for warnings from Health Canada about taking high doses of acetaminophen, a pain reliever widely used in over-the-counter medicines for headache, cough, cold and flu. Sometimes warnings from government health agencies don’t have their intended impact. The FDA’s new warnings include Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey and Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey Extra Forte supplements, which are promoted as treatments for joint pain and arthritis.Īrtri King and Ortiga sold their products on various websites, including Amazon, Walmart and E-Bay, as well as some retail stores, primarily targeting Spanish-speaking consumers. A second warning about Artri King was issued this week. The FDA said it has received reports of adverse events, including liver toxicity and death, associated with the use of Artri Ajo King supplements since the agency issued its first warning on January 5, 2022. The drugs may also interact with other medications a person is taking. The FDA urges consumers taking the supplements to immediately talk to a healthcare provider about safely discontinuing their use because suddenly stopping the undeclared drugs may be dangerous.

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