In Most Consumers' OTC Pain Relief Decisions, Safety Missing As A Factor

The majority of US consumers decide to use OTC pain relievers based on factors other than safety, according to a survey sponsored by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, manufacturer of the brand synonymous with nonprescription pain relief, Tylenol.

The Johnson & Johnsonbusiness publishes the survey results to bring the issue to consumers' attention while it faces class action complaints alleging that Tylenol causes harm when used as directed and as FDA continues evaluating whether lower doses and more