Tuesday, August 25, 2015

You and MedWatch

MedWatch is a new web based reporting program designed by the FDA, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

In this information era, it is the agency's crowdsourced effort to fulfill its mission, protecting and promoting health.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of any product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

Follow this link MedWatch form to report adverse events that you observe in drugs and medicines that you and your family use, whether it is a prescription or over-the-counter product.

You can take note and report serious drug side effects from the comfort of your home, not having to wait till the next appointment with a doctor to do so.

Other concerns such as product use errors, product quality problems, and therapeutic failures could also be reported there at the site.

What's more? The FDA is also gathering up adverse information about dietary supplements, infant formulas, cosmetics and foods/beverages sold on the market. 

The information you provide will directly help FDA's effort to monitor and regulate these products. It is by far the best way.

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