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In honor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 100th year, this Web site gives a quick study on FDA history and offers fun features plus many FDA accomplishments made in promoting and prote... Details >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers consumers information about the safety of products they regulate, including food, drugs, medical devices, biologics, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, an... Details >
The official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), each issue contains in-depth feature articles written for the general public on getting healthy and staying healthy. The magazine ... Details >
These podcasts are produced by the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. They provide emerging safety information about drugs in conjunction with the release of Publi... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Grouped by topic, these are the latest consumer interest updates from the FDA. Topics include drugs, foods, medical devices/radiological products, veterinary medicine, and miscellaneous.... Details >
The FDA will create a new independent Drug Safety Oversight Board to oversee the management of drug safety issues, and will provide emerging information to health providers and patients about the risk... Details >
This article presents basic advice for safe and effective use of medicine. Special precautions related to children, tampering, and correct dosage are described. ... Details >
Answers to the frequently asked questions about medication errors with links to other sites and more detailed information that may be of help.... Details >
This document answers frequently asked questions concerning Thalidomide, a drug used as a sleeping pill, and to treat morning sickness during pregnancy. ... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
When it comes to taking medicines, kids aren’t just small adults. When using nonprescription medicines, here are 10 ways to be sure you’re giving your children the right medicine and the right amount.... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration