Tylenol Serious Side Effects Investigated by FDA

May 26, 2010, 12:05 pm

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports of more than 775 serious side effects associated with medications recalled by McNeil, the makers of popular medications including Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl.

The reports noted 30 deaths, which were determined to be unrelated to the company's recall of Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl from 2008 through April 30, 2010. Since May 1, 2010, one day after McNeil recalled certain versions of infant and children's Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, and Zyrtec, hundreds of serious side effects and seven deaths have occurred, prompting the FDA to further investigate the recalls.

The investigation into the recalls of these medications is ongoing and a hearing by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is scheduled to occur May 27, 2010.

According to McNeil, the May recall was implemented as a "precautionary measure," and was not due to adverse events caused by the medications. For a complete list of medications involved in the April 30, 2010 recall initiated by McNeil, please visit www.mcneilproductrecall.com.

Additional information about drugs and drug side effects may be found on DrugWatch.com.

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