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Duract is a pain reliever that was taken off the market in 1998 because of its link to severe hepatitis and liver failure. The majority of these cases occurred in patients who used the drug for more than 10 days, despite warnings from the drug manufacturer that the drug was only intended for short-term (10 day) use. Duract is suspected in as many as 68 deaths.

Duract is an NSAID, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug designed to decrease pain and provide short-term relief. Other NSAIDS are known to cause liver damage and other harmful side effects as well. NSAIDS decrease pain, inflammation and fever.

People who used Duract for more than 10 days experienced severe injury and death. Many suffered liver failure and had to get liver transplants. Patients also experienced jaundice and hepatitis, which is a serious liver disease.

As with any expired, unknown, withdrawn or recalled drug, you should immediately dispose of it. Make sure pills won’t be found by children and can’t be eaten by pets or other animals. Ask your doctor how to properly dispose of these types of drugs.

Expiration dates are available on the medicine bottles, and you can find out which medications have received warnings or recalls by visiting www.fda.gov.