Original Post What’s the difference between FDA-approved and pharmacy-compounded animal drugs? If you’ve ever had to give your cat a dose of medicine, you know that it can go sideways quickly. While no cat enjoys the process, some might be more cooperative depending on how the drug is given. For example, some cats tolerate taking…
Read MoreOriginal Post Coronavirus Q&As for ConsumersThe FDA is working to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and keep you and your family informed on the latest developments. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about vaccine boosters, tests, and resources. Q: Am I eligible for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose? A:…
Read MoreOriginal Post People seeking to treat their ailments sometimes mistake a product as being safe because it’s easily available, whether online or even at gas stations. But availability is no indication of effectiveness or safety. This is especially true of tianeptine, an unapproved drug associated with serious health risks and even death. Tianeptine is not…
Read MoreOriginal Post Summary Company Announcement Date: April 01, 2022 FDA Publish Date: April 01, 2022 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Presence of Methanol in Mickey Mouse and Presence of Benzene in The Mandalorian Company Name: Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc. Brand Name: Mickey Mouse, The Mandalorian Product Description: Hand Sanitizer Company Announcement Best Brands…
Read MoreOriginal Post [Posted 03/30/2022] AUDIENCE: Pediatrics, Radiology, Health Professional, Patient, Caregiver, Pharmacy ISSUE: The FDA approved a new warning to the prescribing information for the entire class of iodinated contrast media (ICM) injections and monitoring recommendations for children 3 years or younger. The warning describes the risk of underactive thyroid or a temporary decrease in thyroid hormone…
Read MoreOriginal Post For Immediate Release: March 29, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination…
Read MoreOriginal Post Do not use recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility If you want to check if your powdered formula is part of the recall, you can enter the product lot code on the bottom of your package on the company’s website. If you have questions or…
Read MoreOriginal Post For Immediate Release: March 21, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a virtual meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) on Wed., April 6, to discuss considerations for future COVID-19 vaccine booster doses and the process for selecting specific strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus for…
Read MoreOriginal Post Date Issued: March 18, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people that there is a potential for harm if FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests are not used according to the manufacturer’s test instructions. The FDA is also reminding people to keep the tests out of reach from children and pets. …
Read MoreOriginal Post March 2, 2022 Update: The FDA updated this Safety Communication to clarify that the DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Tests in the green and white packaging are a product of Celltrion Healthcare. Date Issued: March 1, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people not to use certain Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19…
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