There was a time not long ago where a simple cold was treated with a simple walk to the local pharmacy. A walk into a CVS or a Walgreens resulted in quick treatment using an over the counter medication such as Sudafed. Today it seems that it might be easier to go to the doctor than pick up an over the counter product. We can all thank the smart, demented chemists who figured out how to take an over the counter drug and … [Read more...]
How Johnson and Johnson Screwed Up With Acetaminophen
Everyone knows the brand “Tylenol”. It is a household brand one knows and trusts. Hell, you even pay a premium for the reliability and the assurance that it is well made and safe. Tylenol which is known as acetaminophen is designed to help treat headaches and minor aches and pains and reduce fever. Everyone knows that it is made by Johnson and Johnson (J&J) which also makes baby shampoo. One would trust their products … [Read more...]