We asked professor of pharmacy, Michell Redding to give a tutorial on how to interpret the drug facts label. The "active ingredient" is listed first: Michell Redding, Pharm.D.

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to prepackaged food sold in America: a requirement that the front of the packages display key nutrient information in addition to ...

Also, don’t use or purchase over-the-counter medicines that lack the required “Drug Facts” label, and check to make sure the manufacturer’s name, address and phone number are listed on the ...

Unfortunately, nearly 200,000 bottles of acetaminophen in 500 mg tablets are now recalled due to the fact that the drug label doesn’t include the required Drug Facts section.

Most over-the-counter drugs manufactured after May will carry the new standardized "Drug Facts" label. The remainder of such drugs will comply by 2005.