In First For US OTC Market, Advil Line Extension Combines Ibuprofen And Acetaminophen
Executive Summary
CDER approval of Pfizer's NDA introduces a new formulation to the US OTC market. Labeling for was approved with the requirement of adding bullet points for an “Acetaminophen liver damage warning” and an “NSAID stomach bleeding warning” on all immediate containers.
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