Health Market News: Acetaminophen Prop 65 Report Posted; Loperamide Brands' Smaller Packaging
Executive Summary
Brand-name loperamide OTCs will be packaged in single doses with no more than 48 mg per container; and California posts acetaminophen hazard identification for Prop 65 consideration.
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