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Featured FDA Alerts

Information from FDA about areas of concern and potential health risks, including consumer advisories.

FDA Alert
October 6, 2021

Advice from FDA: Vapors from Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Can Have Side Effects

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July 3, 2021

Advice from FDA: Be Wary of Unproven Claims to Treat Infertility

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FDA Alert
May 1, 2021

Advice from FDA: Benzedrex (Propylhexedrine): Abuse and Misuse of the Nasal Decongestant Causes Serious Harm

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FDA Alert
February 1, 2021

Black Salve Is Dangerous and Has Many Names

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FDA Alert
September 30, 2020

Advice from FDA: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance

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Drug Shortages

Get information about current drug shortages.

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Drug Recalls

Get information about which drugs are currently part of a recall.

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Medication Guides

FDA Medication Guides address issues that are specific to particular drugs and drug classes.

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