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

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

The FDA and NIH have identified OTC pain relievers sold online that contain more than what their label states it does that can be harmful.
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/public-notification-artri-ajo-king-contains-hidden-drug-ingredient

https://www.12news.com/article/news/health/man-recounts-health-problems-over-the-counter-supplement-arti-ajo-king/75-e9ab62ed-de2a-4590-913a-77b391ded99f

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kd59 | @kd59 | Jun 17 11:10am

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

SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jun 17 3:35pm

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

clayobx | @clayobx | Jun 18 8:28am

In reply to @AlwaysHopeful "Diclofenac is now available as an "over the counter" medication." + (show)

Where at what pharmacy?

1kay2 | @1kay2 | Jun 18 4:53pm

In reply to @heisenberg34 "I'm assuming this does not apply to prescription topicals like Diclofenac sodium, which my wife uses..." + (show)

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.

Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jun 19 8:32am

In reply to @clayobx "Where at what pharmacy?" + (show)

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.

jenatsky | @jenatsky | Jun 24 7:21am

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

kd59 | @kd59 | Jun 24 1:31pm

The prescription voltarin/ diclofenac is x 10 stronger than the OTC.
https://www.bayviewrx.com/formulas/Diclofenac-Sodium-20-Topical-Gel-Osteoarthritis-Rheumatoid-Arthritis-Tendinitis-Bursitis-Gout#:~:text=Diclofenac%20Sodium%2020%25%20Topical%20Gel%20is%20a%20non%2Dsteroidal%20anti,tendinitis%2C%20bursitis%2C%20and%20gout.

kd59 | @kd59 | Jun 24 1:36pm

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”