All topical hair regrowth products made by Perfect Image Solutions LLC have been recalled because they are “unapproved new drugs” under FDA regulations and may be hazardous to your health. The recalled products, which are distributed nationwide through the Internet, include Men’s Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL Men’s Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% [...]
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Recall: Hair Regrowth Products Sold on Internet
Posted by admin on March 8, 2012
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FDA: Mercury Poisoning Linked to Skin Products
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to use skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, or lotions that might contain mercury. The products are marketed as skin lighteners and anti-aging treatments that remove age spots, freckles, blemishes and wrinkles, says Gary Coody, national health fraud coordinator in the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Regulatory [...]
Posted by admin on March 8, 2012
http://dermatologistsblog.com/fda-2/fda-announcements/fda-mercury-poisoning-linked-to-skin-products/
FDA Issues Warning Regarding Lymphoma Risk With TNF Blockers In Adolescents
ISSUE: FDA continues to receive reports of a rare cancer of white blood cells (known as Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma or HSTCL, primarily in adolescents and young adults being treated for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis with medicines known as tumor necrosis factors (TNF) blockers, as well as with azathioprine, and/or mercaptopurine. TNF blockers include Remicade [...]
Posted by admin on April 16, 2011
http://dermatologistsblog.com/fda-2/fda-announcements/fda-issues-warning-regarding-lymphoma-risk-with-tnf-blockers-in-adolescents/
Allegra Medications to be sold over-the-counter
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 26 (UPI) — U.S. regulators have approved has Allegra medications for over-the-counter use in adults and children age 2 and older, the drug’s maker says. Sanofi-aventis U.S., and its U.S. Consumer Healthcare Division, Chattem Inc., says the Allegra family of OTC products will be available without a prescription for allergy sufferers in [...]
Posted by admin on January 26, 2011
http://dermatologistsblog.com/medications/antihistamines/allegra-medications-sold-over-the-counter/
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