Warning from the FDA regarding OTC pain relievers-PLEASE READ!

Posted by jenatsky @jenatsky, Jun 13 10:45am

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I believe the articles are warning about oral supplements that contain medications that aren’t listed as an ingredient, not topical OTC.

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@jenatsky
Thanks for the warning but they are not topical.
They are pills.

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@AlwaysHopeful

Diclofenac is now available as an "over the counter" medication.

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Where at what pharmacy?

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@heisenberg34

I'm assuming this does not apply to prescription topicals like Diclofenac sodium, which my wife uses for her painful wrist. It is very effective in reducing he pain level.

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You still must be very careful about topicals. I had pennsaid prescribed for my arthritic thumbs and I could immediately taste it in my mouth. I put 1 drop on and the pain went away immediately but I also started loosing my vision. remember the skin is the biggest organ of the body so it takes meds all over very quickly. Now I use rub A535. Good luck.

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@clayobx

Where at what pharmacy?

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My gosh - I've seen it at WalMart and HyVee. If you have trouble finding it on the shelf ask someone behind the counter at the prescription section. Someone there should be able to show you where it's stocked. On your own, I woud try the "pain" aisle where you would find aspirin, Tylenol . etc. If you can't find it, send another post and I'll look myself so i can be specific. Also, tell us what store you woud be shopping at. I haven't checked at Target.

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@kd59 Volteran gel only comes in 1% OTC or 3% prescription, where is the 10 times stronger?

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Your post is misleading. The warning is for additional ingredients some manufacturers are adding to topical OTC pain relievers.

From the link you provided….
“ [1-5-2022] The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Artri Ajo King, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and arthritis on various websites, including http://www.amazon.com”

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@kd59

Your post is misleading. The warning is for additional ingredients some manufacturers are adding to topical OTC pain relievers.

From the link you provided….
“ [1-5-2022] The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Artri Ajo King, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and arthritis on various websites, including http://www.amazon.com”

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All I did was post an FDA warning. If you feel the article is misleading contact them.

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