Acetaminophen

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  Strides Pharma Surges On USFDA Nod For Headache Drug

  Strides Pharma shares surged as much as 5% after it got approval from USFDA for Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, andCodeine Phosphate Capsules.

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  This Common Drug May Cause Liver Failure

  Turns out, acetaminophen, a common pain reliever, is the leading cause of acute liver failure.

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  Lupin Gets USFDA's Final Nod For Pain Relief Tablets

  The tablets are generic version of Allergan Sales LLC's Norco tablets in the same strengths and the product will be launched shortly, Lupin said.

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  Pain Drugs In Pregnancy Tied To Behavior Issues In Children: Study

  Women who take the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with behavior problems than those who don't use the drug, a British study suggests.

• Paracetamol use in pregnancy tied to child behavioural issues

  Children born to women who use paracetamol, a common pain reliever, during pregnancy may be at higher risk of developing attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, a new study has warned.

• Ibuprofen relieves pain during periods

  Both ibuprofen and acetaminophen reduce pain due to menstrual periods, but ibuprofen appears to have more potent effects.

• Painkiller aids elderly dementia patients

  The over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen may help elderly adults with dementia become more active and socially engaged.

• Celecoxib: Effective therapy for osteoarthritis

  Although acetaminophen is recommended as initial treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, celecoxib may be more effective, and just as well tolerated, a recent research states.

• Drugs can be deadly in children under two

  According to an analysis of cases recently reported to the Food and Drug Administration, medications used to treat either a mother or child played a role in serious side effects and deaths in children under 2 years of age.