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FDA, Health Organizations to Study Safety of Medications Taken During PregnancyPrescription Drugs

FDA, Health Organizations to Study Safety of Medications Taken During Pregnancy

FDA, Health Organizations to Study Safety of Medications Taken During Pregnancy

December 31, 2009·2 min read
Whole Foods Recalls Bulk HazelnutsFDA Alerts

Whole Foods Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts

Whole Foods Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts

December 22, 2009·1 min read
FDA Approvals

FDA Approves First Generic Aricept to Treat Dementia Related to Alzheimer's

FDA Approves First Generic Aricept to Treat Dementia Related to Alzheimer's

December 15, 2009·1 min read
OTC

Atlas Operations Recalls Sexual Enhancement Products

Atlas Operations Recalls Sexual Enhancement Products

December 15, 2009·2 min read
FDA Launches New Pet Health and Safety WidgetFDA Alerts

FDA Launches New Pet Health and Safety Widget

FDA Launches New Pet Health and Safety Widget

December 9, 2009·1 min read
One Lot of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels RecalledOTC

One Lot of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels Recalled

One Lot of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels Recalled

December 9, 2009·2 min read
Prescription Drugs

FDA-approved Drug May Help Type 1 Diabetes

FDA-approved Drug May Help Type 1 Diabetes

December 7, 2009·3 min read
FDA Alerts

Doctors Warned About Liver-related Effects of Voltaren Gel

Doctors Warned About Liver-related Effects of Voltaren Gel

December 5, 2009·1 min read
Slim-Fast Cans Recalled Due to Possible Health RiskFDA Alerts

Slim-Fast Cans Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk

Slim-Fast Cans Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk

December 4, 2009·1 min read
Prescription Drugs

New Warnings Added to Lexiva Prescribing Information

New Warnings Added to Lexiva Prescribing Information

December 4, 2009·1 min read
Risk of Birth Defects Following Prenatal Exposure to ValproatePrescription Drugs

Risk of Birth Defects Following Prenatal Exposure to Valproate

Risk of Birth Defects Following Prenatal Exposure to Valproate

December 4, 2009·3 min read
Prescription Drugs

FDA Releases Update of Its Safety Review of Meridia

FDA Releases Update of Its Safety Review of Meridia

December 2, 2009·1 min read
FDA Alerts

FDA Issues Warning Letter for Depression Med Norpramin

FDA Issues Warning Letter for Depression Med Norpramin

December 2, 2009·1 min read
FDA Approvals

Kalbitor OKed for Potentially Life-threatening Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema

Kalbitor OKed for Potentially Life-threatening Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema

December 2, 2009·1 min read
FDA Approves Zegerid OTC for Over-the-counter Treatment of Frequent HeartburnOTC

FDA Approves Zegerid OTC for Over-the-counter Treatment of Frequent Heartburn

FDA Approves Zegerid OTC for Over-the-counter Treatment of Frequent Heartburn

December 2, 2009·1 min read
FDA Approvals

Agriflu Flu Vaccine Earns Approval

Agriflu Flu Vaccine Earns Approval

November 30, 2009·1 min read
Lot of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray RecalledOTC

Lot of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray Recalled

Lot of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray Recalled

November 20, 2009·1 min read
Prescription Drugs

New Warning on Plavix: Avoid Use With Prilosec

New Warning on Plavix: Avoid Use With Prilosec

November 19, 2009·2 min read
FDA Alerts

Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend Dietary Supplement Recalled

Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend Dietary Supplement Recalled

November 17, 2009·2 min read
FDA Approvals

FDA Approves Additional Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

FDA Approves Additional Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

November 17, 2009·1 min read
FDA Alerts

Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, Ripped Tabs TR Recalled

Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, Ripped Tabs TR Recalled

November 14, 2009·2 min read
FDA Alerts

Allergy Alert Issued for Certain Blue Bonnet Light Products

Allergy Alert Issued for Certain Blue Bonnet Light Products

November 13, 2009·1 min read
FDA Approvals

Lysteda Approved for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Lysteda Approved for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

November 13, 2009·1 min read
FDA Alerts

GMP Herbal Products Recalls Pai You Guo Weight Loss Supplement

GMP Herbal Products Recalls Pai You Guo Weight Loss Supplement

November 13, 2009·1 min read