Popular Pain Pills' Warnings Targeted: ; Over-the-Counter Medications Can Be Danger, Fda Says

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WASHINGTON - Federal health officials cautioned Tuesday the tens of millions of Americans who take popular over-the-counter pain pills of their potentially serious side effects and released planned label changes intended to warn of the sometimes deadly risks.

Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and the other related over-the- counter drugs remain safe and effective when used as directed, the Food and Drug Administration said.

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Popular Pain Pills' Warnings Targeted: ; Over-the-Counter Medications Can Be Danger, Fda Says

However, overdoses of acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage, even death, the FDA said. For aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, there is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney injury even when patients take th...

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