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The FDA is requiring that the prescribing information for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include warnings about potential foetal kidney problems if taken by women over 20 weeks pregnant.
NICE has said commonly used treatments for chronic primary pain such as paracetamol have little or no evidence that they work and should not be prescribed for the condition.
A unique formulation of ibuprofen is being tested as a treatment for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a symptom of COVID-19.
Earlier this year, the British Biosimilars Association (BBA), the trade body representing the interests of biosimilar manufacturers, welcomed Dr Andrew Ellis as its new Chair. In this interview, Nikki Withers asks why biosimilars are so important for pharma and how he foresees the market evolving in the coming years.
Solid dosage forms have been one of the foremost choices of drug administration for generations. However, with an ever-growing global population, evolving customer demands and continual updates to regulations comes greater need for advanced medicines and progress in this sector. This article explores the benefits and how the field must…
The EMA has announced that reports of NSAIDs like ibuprofen making the COVID-19 coronavirus worse have no scientific basis.
The MHRA has issued two alerts, one for incorrect maximum daily dosage of Ibuprofen 400mg and a second for missing safety information about Oxylan Prolonged-release tablets.
An Indian pharmaceutical company was planning to shred quality control records ahead of an FDA inspection, found officials.
The recall of specific batches of children's ibuprofen has been extended by the manufacture of the product as it has a greater concentration of ibuprofen...
Researchers have identified a widely used pain killer to be linked to an increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke...
Non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications have been found to have a negative impact on overall and progression-free survival time for mRCC patients...
Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests...
Researchers have found evidence in human ovarian tissue that exposure to ibuprofen during the first three months of foetal development results in a dramatic loss of the germ cells...
Widely available ibuprofen is a better choice for pain relief in children who have undergone minor surgery, as it has fewer adverse effects compared with oral morphine...
