<b>CHRONIC PAIN AND SUPPORT</b>
CHRONIC PAIN AND SUPPORT
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Acetaminophen: Educate, Do Not Regulate
Acetaminophen: Educate, Do Not Regulate
Target:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sponsored by:
American Pain Foundation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering advice from its Advisory Committee that would eliminate all prescription acetaminophen combination medications (like Vicodin, Percocet) and take the 500 mg (extra strength) dose of acetaminophen (the medicine in Tylenol) off store shelves and make it available only by prescription. These changes could negatively affect people suffering from pain who rely on these medicines every day. The FDA must consider all comments received by September 30, 2009 that are submitted to the official docket for this decision. Please sign the petition letter by September 27, 2009 and the American Pain Foundation will submit the petition to the FDA.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering advice from its Advisory Committee that would eliminate all prescription acetaminophen combination medications (like Vicodin, Percocet) and take the 500 mg (extra strength) dose of acetaminophen (the medicine in Tylenol) off store shelves and make it available only by prescription. These changes could negatively affect people suffering from pain who rely on these medicines every day. The FDA must consider all comments received by September 30, 2009 that are submitted to the official docket for this decision. Please sign the petition letter by September 27, 2009 and the American Pain Foundation will submit the petition to the FDA.
(Submitted to docket number: FDA-2009-N-0138)
We the undersigned are expressing our concern regarding the recent recommendations of the FDA Advisory Committee reviewing the safety of acetaminophen. . When used as recommended, acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain reliever and fever reducer and has been used by millions of Americans for decades. This medicine, like all medicines, has risks when used beyond the recommended amounts.
Three factors contribute to the mistaken overuse of this medicine: 1) The risks of over use of this medicine have not been adequately explained to the public. Very few people know the risks associated with this commonly used medicine, 2) The labeling for this medicine is inadequate since on many medicine labels it is referred to as APAP which most people do not understand as a reference to acetaminophen. This mis-labeling results in people not being aware that they are over-using this medicine, and 3) Acetaminophen is a second ingredient in many medicines and is often overlooked by consumers reading labels.
Before taking these medicines away, we urge the FDA: 1) to conduct a sustained public information campaign about the safe use and risks of acetaminophen and 2) improve labeling on all products that contain acetaminophen.
Removing these medicines will negatively affect millions of people who safely use and rely on them every day. These people will be driven to alternatives which may be less effective and have more risks. Educate, do not regulate.
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PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SIGN!/ACTION ALERT /FDA Acetaminophen Recomm
ACTION ALERT
FDA Acetaminophen Recommendations- Take Two Actions!
Join APF in Urging the FDA to Protect the Rights of People with Pain - 1) Sign Petition and 2) Send Your Comments to the Public Docket!
ACTION ONE: SIGN OUR PETITION
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering advice from its Advisory Committee that would eliminate all prescription acetaminophen combination medications (like Vicodin, Percocet). In addition, they are recommending taking the 500 mg (extra strength) dose of acetaminophen (the medicine in Tylenol) off store shelves and make it available only by prescription. These changes could negatively affect people suffering from pain who rely on these medicines every day.
Act now and sign petition!
Our position is simple: We can address the problem of harmful overuse of acetaminophen by conducting a major and sustained public education program about the risks and safe use of acetaminophen and by better labeling of medicines that contain acetaminophen. Taking products off the market is over-reacting and can be harmful to millions of people who rely on these medicines for effective pain management.
The deadline for signing the petition is September 27th -don´t delay, sign today!
ACTION TWO: SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE FDA
The American Pain Foundation has joined forces with other pain advocacy organizations to create an Acetaminophen Task Force to study the FDA Advisory Committee´s recommendations. The Pain Care Forum´s Acetaminophen Task Force produced comprehensive statements of concerns and recommendations about the FDA Recommendations. Please read the documents linked below and compose your own comments to the FDA. There is just a brief window of opportunity to respond. The FDA is accepting comments up to September 30th.
Respond to the FDA NOW:
http://www.regulati ons.gov/search/ Regs/home. html#submitComme nt?=090000648096 8c1a
For additional information:
Click here to read APF´s position statement on the FDA recommendations for acetaminophen combined medications and over-the-counter acetaminophen medications.
Click here to read the task force´s concerns about the FDA´s recommendations regarding prescription acetaminophen combined medications.
Click here to read the task force´s concerns about the FDA´s recommendations regarding over-the-counter acetaminophen medications.
Click here to read APF´s Question & Answer sheet on acetaminophen and opioids.
Thank you in advance for taking action!
Sincerely,
American Pain Foundation
TENA/DIAMOND
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
A ROSE FROM MOM AND I !!
Messages In This Digest (2 Messages)
1.
Acetaminophen: Educate, Do Not Regulate From: SPARKLE DIAMOND
2.1.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SIGN!/ACTION ALERT /FDA Acetaminophen Recomm From: SPARKLE DIAMOND
Messages
1.
Acetaminophen: Educate, Do Not Regulate
Acetaminophen: Educate, Do Not Regulate
Target:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sponsored by:
American Pain Foundation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering advice from its Advisory Committee that would eliminate all prescription acetaminophen combination medications (like Vicodin, Percocet) and take the 500 mg (extra strength) dose of acetaminophen (the medicine in Tylenol) off store shelves and make it available only by prescription. These changes could negatively affect people suffering from pain who rely on these medicines every day. The FDA must consider all comments received by September 30, 2009 that are submitted to the official docket for this decision. Please sign the petition letter by September 27, 2009 and the American Pain Foundation will submit the petition to the FDA.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering advice from its Advisory Committee that would eliminate all prescription acetaminophen combination medications (like Vicodin, Percocet) and take the 500 mg (extra strength) dose of acetaminophen (the medicine in Tylenol) off store shelves and make it available only by prescription. These changes could negatively affect people suffering from pain who rely on these medicines every day. The FDA must consider all comments received by September 30, 2009 that are submitted to the official docket for this decision. Please sign the petition letter by September 27, 2009 and the American Pain Foundation will submit the petition to the FDA.
(Submitted to docket number: FDA-2009-N-0138)
We the undersigned are expressing our concern regarding the recent recommendations of the FDA Advisory Committee reviewing the safety of acetaminophen. . When used as recommended, acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain reliever and fever reducer and has been used by millions of Americans for decades. This medicine, like all medicines, has risks when used beyond the recommended amounts.
Three factors contribute to the mistaken overuse of this medicine: 1) The risks of over use of this medicine have not been adequately explained to the public. Very few people know the risks associated with this commonly used medicine, 2) The labeling for this medicine is inadequate since on many medicine labels it is referred to as APAP which most people do not understand as a reference to acetaminophen. This mis-labeling results in people not being aware that they are over-using this medicine, and 3) Acetaminophen is a second ingredient in many medicines and is often overlooked by consumers reading labels.
Before taking these medicines away, we urge the FDA: 1) to conduct a sustained public information campaign about the safe use and risks of acetaminophen and 2) improve labeling on all products that contain acetaminophen.
Removing these medicines will negatively affect millions of people who safely use and rely on them every day. These people will be driven to alternatives which may be less effective and have more risks. Educate, do not regulate.
signature
goal: 5,000
1,376
signatures!
TENA/DIAMOND
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
A ROSE FROM MOM AND I !!
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
2.1.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SIGN!/ACTION ALERT /FDA Acetaminophen Recomm
ACTION ALERT
FDA Acetaminophen Recommendations- Take Two Actions!
Join APF in Urging the FDA to Protect the Rights of People with Pain - 1) Sign Petition and 2) Send Your Comments to the Public Docket!
ACTION ONE: SIGN OUR PETITION
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering advice from its Advisory Committee that would eliminate all prescription acetaminophen combination medications (like Vicodin, Percocet). In addition, they are recommending taking the 500 mg (extra strength) dose of acetaminophen (the medicine in Tylenol) off store shelves and make it available only by prescription. These changes could negatively affect people suffering from pain who rely on these medicines every day.
Act now and sign petition!
Our position is simple: We can address the problem of harmful overuse of acetaminophen by conducting a major and sustained public education program about the risks and safe use of acetaminophen and by better labeling of medicines that contain acetaminophen. Taking products off the market is over-reacting and can be harmful to millions of people who rely on these medicines for effective pain management.
The deadline for signing the petition is September 27th -don´t delay, sign today!
ACTION TWO: SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE FDA
The American Pain Foundation has joined forces with other pain advocacy organizations to create an Acetaminophen Task Force to study the FDA Advisory Committee´s recommendations. The Pain Care Forum´s Acetaminophen Task Force produced comprehensive statements of concerns and recommendations about the FDA Recommendations. Please read the documents linked below and compose your own comments to the FDA. There is just a brief window of opportunity to respond. The FDA is accepting comments up to September 30th.
Respond to the FDA NOW:
http://www.regulati ons.gov/search/ Regs/home. html#submitComme nt?=090000648096 8c1a
For additional information:
Click here to read APF´s position statement on the FDA recommendations for acetaminophen combined medications and over-the-counter acetaminophen medications.
Click here to read the task force´s concerns about the FDA´s recommendations regarding prescription acetaminophen combined medications.
Click here to read the task force´s concerns about the FDA´s recommendations regarding over-the-counter acetaminophen medications.
Click here to read APF´s Question & Answer sheet on acetaminophen and opioids.
Thank you in advance for taking action!
Sincerely,
American Pain Foundation
TENA/DIAMOND
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
A ROSE FROM MOM AND I !!
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