Texas Topical Pain Reliever Lawyer

The FDA is warning that they have received dozens of reports of severe burns associated with the use of over-the-counter topical pain relievers. These products produce a warming/cooling sensation, and they are usually applied to relive pain in muscles or...

FDA Sends “RegeneSlim” a DMAA Warning Letter

September 13, 2012 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Regeneca, Inc., the company that sells “RegeneSlim.” The product contains DMAA, a stimulant drug that may have deadly side effects. This is the...

Multaq Warnings Include Lung Disease, Pulmonary Toxicity

September 12, 2012 -- According to a September 7 letter, the warning label on Multaq (dronedarone) will be updated to include risk information about Pulmonary Toxicity and contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to the drug. The U.S. Food and...

FDA Warning Letter for Lancôme Anti-Aging Creams

September 12, 2012 -- In a rare warning letter directed at the cosmetics industry, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Lancôme that advertisements for its anti-wrinkle and anti-aging creams go too far because they suggest that the...

Frescolina Ricotta Cheese Listeria Outbreak Sickens 14, Kills 3

September 12, 2012 -- An outbreak of Listeria in Frescolina ricotta salata cheese has sickened at least 14 people, who all required hospitalization, and killed three. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning that the contaminated product may still...

$5 Million Award in Prempro HRT Breast Cancer Lawsuit

September 12, 2012 -- After sitting through four weeks of deliberations, a jury in Utah has decided to award a woman $5.1 million in compensatory damages for her Prempro breast cancer lawsuit. Pfizer has vowed to appeal the decision. The...

FDA Warning for Concussion Supplement Claims

September 11, 2012 -- The manufacturers of three supplements marketed for the treatment of concussions have received warning letters from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for promoting unapproved products as drugs. The products include Trinity Sports Group’s Neuro...

IVC Filter Perforation

IVC Filters can perforate the vein and nearby organs, leading to complex retrieval procedures and other serious complications.

Beyaz Blood Clots More Common in Younger Women

September 10, 2012 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a safety review to evaluate the use of Beyaz birth control pills in people under 17 years old. There are no epidemiological studies specifically investigating Beyaz in...