martes, 19 de marzo de 2013

FDA releases new video explaining how to take acetaminophen safely

Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines > Medicines in My Home (MIMH)
 FDA releases new video explaining how to take acetaminophen safely

Spring has arrived and allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of sniffling and sneezing, often taking medications that contain acetaminophen to treat their symptoms. FDA has released a new video, Taking Acetaminophen Safely, to remind consumers to always check the Drug Facts labels on all their medications to help them prevent accidentally taking too much acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is a common medication used for relieving pain and reducing fever that’s found in hundreds of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, including those used to treat allergies. It is safe an
Taking Acetaminophen Safely is the newest video in the Medicines in My Home educational program.

It provides background about acetaminophen and the many different types of medicines that might contain this active ingredient, the danger of taking more than is directed, how to learn if acetaminophen is contained in a product by looking at the Drug Facts label, and how to take it safely. It also encourages consumers to contact their healthcare professionals if they have questions or concerns.

Please share this Taking Acetaminophen Safely video, or any related FDA materials, on your websites and social media channels. Visit http://www.fda.gov/otcpaininfo or http://www.knowyourdose.org for additional information and materials, including articles, public service announcements, fact sheets, widgets, and tutorials.

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Medicines in My Home (MIMH) is a multimedia educational program to teach consumers from adolescence through adulthood how to choose over-the-counter medicines and use them safely.
“Rooms” of the program contain presentations, print materials, and resources that teachers, students and adults can use online or download. Be sure to visit our newest room, the Interactive Home1 video presentation. 
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Rooms - Resources for You

Look for these “rooms” on the left hand side of each MIMH page in the “Resources for You” box.
  • Teachers' Room2
    Descriptions, objectives, and all the program materials a teacher needs to teach a Medicines in My Home lesson tailored for middle school students (Grades 6 to 8) or adults
  • Students' Room3
    Materials for middle school students (Grades 6 to 8)
  • Consumers' Room4
    Materials for adults, consumers, caregivers, and parents
  • Interactive Home5
    A video presentation for adolescence through adulthood. The MIMH family invites you into their “Interactive Home” for a unique way to learn about OTC medicines and the Drug Facts label
  • Press Room - MIMH6
    Articles and program descriptions
  • About MIMH7
    MIMH history and other background information
  • Contact MIMH8
    How to contact MIMH staff and submit feedback and ideas. You can also sign up to receive e-mail notification when new material is added to the program

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