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With little FDA oversight, melatonin supplements vary widely in actual dosage, study finds

STAT

One product was even three times more powerful than the label suggested. Researchers tested the melatonin concentration in more than two dozen gummy dietary supplements that recently launched and that were available at mainstream retailers like Amazon and Walmart. Nearly all of the products had more than 10% more melatonin than advertised.

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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

RX Note

Labelling Requirements A ll dispensed medicine should be labelled according to the requirement stated by the law. NOTE: It is advisable for labels to be printed. Consequently, a patient-centred label strategy is introduced to promote appropriate medication use and adherence. fever, cough or cold).

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Labetalol batch recalled due to wrong dosage labelling

The Pharmacist

A batch of Labetalol 200mg tablets has been recalled as they are incorrectly labelled as 100mg tablets on the foil blister packaging. Pharmacists have been instructed to immediately stop […] The post Labetalol batch recalled due to wrong dosage labelling appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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The Comprehensive Science and Art of Pharmaceutical Drug Naming

Drug Patent Watch

Pharmaceutical drug names are more than just a label - they're a carefully crafted code that conveys essential information about the medication. From the prefix that indicates the type of active ingredient to the suffix that signals the dosage form, every letter and symbol has a specific meaning.

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FDA proposes removal of oral Phenylephrine from OTC nasal decongestant products

Express Pharma

The committee reviewed new data regarding the oral administration of phenylephrine and unanimously concluded that the current scientific evidence does not support its effectiveness at the recommended OTC dosage. Theresa Michele, M.D.,

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Cadila Pharmaceuticals launches Bilacad Dex Syrup

Express Pharma

A recent open-label, randomised, multicenter clinical trial comparing the Bilastine-Dextromethorphan-Phenylephrine (BDP) combination with a leading competitor demonstrated non-inferiority in efficacy and safety. The trial’s findings, published in Cureus (DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75836),

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Gerresheimer enhances pharma packaging registration with comprehensive product database

Express Pharma

Gerresheimer’s product portfolio includes brands such as Duma, Dudek, and Triveni for solid dosage forms; PET bottles under the edp brand for liquids; and droppers, sprays, and applicators for ophthalmic treatments. Production departments assess filling-line compatibility and labelling formats.