Drug & Food FAQs

Drugs & Other Medical Products FAQs

• What questions should I ask my health care provider before taking a new medication?
• Are generic drugs the same as brand name drugs?
• What should I know before buying medical products online?

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Food Safety, Nutrition & Labeling FAQs

• What is a food additive?
• Is aspartame safe?
• Where can I get information about a specific dietary supplement?

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Cosmetics FAQs

• Are tattoos and permanent makeup safe?
• What authority does the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have over cosmetics

Pet Medicines FAQ

• My pet had a bad reaction to a drug the veterinarian prescribed. Whom do I notify?

Complaints & Recalls FAQs

• How do I, my health care provider, or any informed individual report a problem or illness caused by drugs and other medical products regulated by the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
• What does the HHS Food Drug and Administration (FDA) do with defective products?
• What should I do if I have a food or drug product that has been recalled?

Last Updated: 06/04/2008