PSAs about OTCs
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Acetaminophen "is safe and effective when used correctly, but taking too much can lead to liver damage," an internet public service announcement posted to FDA's Consumer Education website states. "Don't take more than one acetaminophen product a day without first speaking to a health care professional," FDA adds. The PSA can be used on websites and linked to consumer education web pages, the agency says. In a separate PSA also announced by the agency, FDA states that "all over-the-counter medicines have one thing in common: Simplicity." The PSA adds: "the easy-to-read format of the Drug Facts label helps consumers choose the over-the-counter medicine that's right for them" and directs readers to the CDER website and a toll-free FDA telephone number...