Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik
In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA).
The passage of DSHEA witnessed the biggest victory for consumers in the history of Congress. More letters were written to Congress than on any other piece of legislation in the history of our country. The voice of the people spoke louder on dietary […]
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Information for Healthcare Professionals — Antipsychotics
FDA ALERT [6/16/2008]: FDA is notifying healthcare professionals that both conventional and atypical antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis.
In April 2005, FDA notified healthcare professionals that […]
Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik
Reporting any adverse events (unexpected side effects) to FDA after using a medical product, or other problems with any products that the agency regulates.
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Tips for Reporting
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Types of Problems FDA Doesn’t Handle
Consumers play an important public health role by reporting to the Food and Drug […]
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As middle years near, women may need to rethink contraceptive choices
If you’re approaching the middle years of your life, it might be time to review your choice of contraceptives. But don’t be too hasty in putting them away for good.
Middle-age women and teenagers have the highest rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion in the […]
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How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch
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Consumer Complaint Reporting
Reporting Problems Can Spur Action
MedWatch Reporting
How to Report to MedWatch
Problems to Report to MedWatch
Reporting Emergencies
FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators (regions and telephone numbers)
If you have a complaint about a product regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency wants to hear […]
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Following the settlement of a lawsuit earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its consumer advice on mercury amalgam to say that it poses health risks to pregnant women, children, and the unborn.
The updated consumer advice, which is in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) section of […]
Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered Merck & Co. to correct numerous manufacturing deficiencies at its main vaccine plant, the latest in a string of setbacks for the drug maker.
The FDA released a warning letter sent to Merck’s chief executive, Richard T. Clark, that states FDA inspectors determined manufacturing rules are not being followed […]
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Do not use or buy Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people not to use or buy Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream because the product contains potentially harmful ingredients that may cause respiratory problems or vomiting and diarrhea in infants.
Marketed by MOM Enterprises Inc. in San Rafael, Calif., the product […]
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HPV Report from the National Vaccine Information Center
National Vaccine Information Center (Debold V, Downey C, Fisher B). (2007). NVIC Analysis of […]
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Are you trying to make a decision about whether to vaccinate yourself or your child?
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