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But the Food and Drug Administration is now warning the public that many over-the-counter products promoted for pain and arthritis contain potentially harmful ingredients that aren’t listed on the label.
The tainted products are readily available at major retailers such as Etsy, Amazon, Walmart and eBay.Pro ArthMax — sold as a supplement for joint, muscle and arthritic pain — contains several drugs, including chlorzoxazone, a muscle relaxant that’s only available by prescription, and several NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and naproxen.
The FDA is prevented from testing these over-the-counter products by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which limits the ability of the agency to regulate products marketed as supplements., manufacturers are able to sell products without any evidence of their potency, safety or effectiveness. Only after consumers complain about a product can the FDA take action.
Also, don’t use or purchase over-the-counter medicines that lack the required “Drug Facts” label, and check to make sure the manufacturer’s name, address and phone number are listed on the label.
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