whether "antibacterial" soaps and washes are safe and effective

February 2014

"Please see the FDA's September 2016 update concerning the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps"

FDA will take a closer look at whether "antibacterial" soaps and washes are safe and effective.

Up to 75% of household hand soaps sold today contain triclosan or a similar broad-spectrum antimicrobial.

But these probably have no extra benefit...and might be risky.

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Table of Contents

Cardiology controversy about when it's acceptable to aim for HIGHER blood pressure goals
Cardiology MORE med choices for the initial treatment of UNCOMPLICATED hypertension
Gastroenterology The new PPI esomeprazole strontium will cause some confusion
Hepatitis C big changes in treating chronic hepatitis C with two new oral antivirals, Olysio (simeprevir) and Sovaldi (sofosbuvir)
NSAIDs A new version of oral diclofenac for pain called Zorvolex (ZOR-voh-lex) will hit the market
Inhalers Patients will be asking more questions about how to use their inhalers
Vaccines when it's okay to give vaccines to immunocompromised patients and their household contacts
Antibacterials whether "antibacterial" soaps and washes are safe and effective
Allergic Reactions fewer red flags when celecoxib (Celebrex) is given to patients with a sulfa allergy
Back Pain many therapies CAN help patients with CHRONIC lower back pain
Alzheimer Disease taking high doses of vitamin E to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease