A 24-year-old college student asks you for a recommendation…

A 24-year-old college student asks you for a recommendation for “cold” symptoms.  They take no prescription or OTC medications or supplements and have no medication allergies, but they do have a past medical history of a broken arm and paroxysmal tachycardia (episodic rapid heart rate that begins and ends suddenly).  Which of the following nonprescription medications would be important for this student to avoid in OTC cold products?

A 24-year-old college student asks you for a recommendation…

A 24-year-old college student asks you for a recommendation for “cold” symptoms.  They take no prescription or OTC medications or supplements and have no medication allergies, but they do have a past medical history of a broken arm and paroxysmal tachycardia (episodic rapid heart rate that begins and ends suddenly).  Which of the following nonprescription medications would be important for this student to avoid in OTC cold products?

A manufacturer markets a new OTC analgesic in sustained rele…

A manufacturer markets a new OTC analgesic in sustained release tablet form. The product uses a foil seal over the bottle opening and a band around the bottle cap as tamper-evident features. The labeling includes a statement about these features, which is printed on the foil seal itself. Which of the following best describes the regulatory concern with this labeling practice?