Safety Review For Upset Stomach, Hangover OTCs Reconsiders Science
Executive Summary
The US Nonprescription Drugs and Drug Safety and Risk Management advisory committees will discuss the safety of using OTC analgesic combination products for upset stomach and hangover even though Drug Facts labels already warn about the risk of serious bleeding.
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