FDA Documents Show Agency Once Strongly Opposed Farm Antibiotic Overuse
The use of antibiotics and sulfonamide drugs, especially in growth promotant and subtherapeutic amounts, favors the selection and development of single and multiple antibiotic-resistant and R-plasmid-bearing bacteria.

Janssen Research & Development Submits Application to U.S. FDA for XARELTO (rivaroxaban) to Reduce Secondary ...
RARITAN, N.J. , Dec. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Janssen Research & Development, LLC (JRD) announced today that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Double Check Dose Before Giving Acetaminophen To Infants, FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to double check the label on liquid acetaminophen products marketed to infants and children before giving it to them. The popular pain reliever is marketed under various brands, including Tylenol, PediaCare, Triaminic and Little Fevers. There are also store versions and generic brands...