Bayer adds liver damage warning label to stomach relief drops — 3 insights

Bayer added a warning to its prescription-free stomach relief Iberogast drops after a patient died from the product, MDLinx reports.

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Here’s what you should know:

1. Bayer challenged the necessity of the label but dropped its challenge after several Iberogast users reported liver damage..

2. The label advises people who have liver disease or are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid the drug.

3. Bayer said more than 82 million patients have used Iberogast since its launch.

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