FDA Alerts
New Psoriatic Arthritis Rx Gets FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Otezla (apremilast) to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Some Lots of Simply Lite Brand Dark Chocolate Recalled
People read ingredient labels on food packaging not only to see if a food has healthy ingredients, but also to see if that food contains anything they're allergic to. One brand of chocolate bar seems to have left one ingredient off of its label.
FDA Warns Against Using Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice
The FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local officials have been investigating a cluster of illnesses associated with Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Mexican Flavor sold in 5- and 25-pound bags.
FDA to Investigate Dangers of Testosterone Therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the risk of stroke, heart attack, and death in men taking FDA-approved testosterone products.
FDA Okays Tool to Spot Developmental Delay
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized for marketing the Affymetrix CytoScan Dx Assay, which can detect chromosomal variations that may be responsible for a child’s developmental delay or intellectual disability.
FDA: Don't Prescribe Rx Combos With Too Much Acetaminophen
FDA is recommending health care professionals discontinue prescribing and dispensing prescription combination drug products that contain more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule or other dosage unit.
FDA Safety Warning About OTC Constipation Medications
FDA is warning that using more than one dose in 24 hours of over-the-counter (OTC) sodium phosphate drugs to treat constipation can cause rare but serious harm to the kidneys and heart, and even death.
FDA Approves Farxiga for Type 2 Diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Farxiga (dapagliflozin) tablets to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes.
FDA Warns Public Not to Use Muscle Growth Product
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to immediately stop using a product called Mass Destruction, marketed as a dietary supplement for muscle growth.
FDA Approves Tretten for Rare Genetic Clotting Disorder
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat a rare clotting disorder in both children and adults.