![]() Other drugs used to treat fever and pain/body aches (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen and naproxen) also carry the risk of causing serious skin reactions, which is already described in the warnings section of their drug labels.įDA will require that a warning be added to the labels of prescription drug products containing acetaminophen to address the risk of serious skin reactions. ![]() These reactions can occur with first-time use of acetaminophen or at any time while it is being taken. Reddening of the skin, rash, blisters, and detachment of the upper surface of the skin can occur with the use of drug products that contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is a common active ingredient to treat pain and reduce fever it is included in many prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products. These skin reactions, known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), can be fatal. ![]() Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public that acetaminophen has been associated with a risk of rare but serious skin reactions. ![]()
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