Category: Drug Side Effects
Motrin Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Class Action Lawsuit
What’s the Problem? Motrin contains ibuprofen, which belongs to a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are designed to relieve pain and swelling without the dangerous side effects of steroids or narcotics. Ibuprofen works by blocking the...
Advil Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Class Action Lawsuit
What’s the Problem? Advil is a brand name for the drug ibuprofen, which was approved by the FDA in 1974. The medication is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and works by reducing pain and inflammation by operating on...
Teething Tablets Class Action Lawsuit
Update: FDA Cites Teething Tablet Manufacturer for GMP Violations June 27, 2017 – An FDA warning letter sent Tuesday to Raritan Pharmaceuticals — the New Jersey CMO that manufactured Hyland’s Teething Tablets — cited the company for numerous violations ranging...
Zostavax Class Action Lawsuit
What’s is Zostavax? Manufactured by Merck & Co., the Zostavax shingles vaccine contains live attenuated varicella zoster virus, which can cause shingles. The drug works by exposing patients to a small dose of live virus, which causes the body to...