FDA regulates the safety and effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and works to help communicate the benefits and risks associated with these products. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.

• Tianeptine Products Linked to Serious Harm, Overdoses, Death
• Beware of Vaping Products with Unproven Health Claims
• Pregnant? Breastfeeding? FDA Aims to Improve Drug Information
• FDA Pharmacists Help Consumers Use Medicines Safely
• 5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC
• Lupus Therapies Continue to Evolve
• Accidental Exposures to Fentanyl Patches Continue to Be Deadly to Children
• Older Therapies Aren’t Necessarily Better for Thyroid Hormone Replacement
• Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
• Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19
• Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19
• Weight Loss, Male Enhancement and Other Products Sold Online or in Stores May Be Dangerous
• Protect Your Family From Fraudulent Flu Products
• Advisory Committees Give FDA Critical Advice and the Public a Voice
• Do Not Use: Black Salve is Dangerous and Called by Many Names
• Safely Using Hand Sanitizer
• Is Your Hand Sanitizer on FDA’s List of Products You Should Not Use?
• Help Stop the Spread of Coronavirus and Protect Your Family
• Avoid Dangerous HCG Diet Products
• Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments
• Understanding the Regulatory Terminology of Potential Preventions and Treatments for COVID-19
• Having Naloxone on Hand Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
• What to Know and Do About Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication
• Men With Breast Cancer Need More Treatment Options and Access to Genetic Counseling
• What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding
• Danger: Don’t Drink Miracle Mineral Solution or Similar Products
• Some Medicines and Driving Don't Mix
• Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Scrutiny
• What to Know About Products Containing Cannabis and CBD
• Be Aware of Potentially Dangerous Products That Claim to Treat Autism
• Fact or Fiction: What to Know About Smoking Cessation and Medications
• For Women: The FDA Gives Tips to Prevent Heart Disease
• Safely Soothing Teething Pain and Sensory Needs in Babies and Older Children
• Should You Give Kids Medicine for Coughs and Colds?
• Manage Your Asthma: Know Your Triggers and Treatment Options
• The FDA Encourages New Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease
• Ticks and Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
• 5 Tips for a Healthy Vacation
• Medication Safety: Advice for New Parents
• Injectable Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching Products May Be Unsafe
• Seasonal Allergies: Which Medication is Right for You?
• How to Buy Medicines Safely From an Online Pharmacy
• Want to Quit Smoking? FDA-Approved Products Can Help
• Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
• Biosimilars: More Treatment Choices and Innovation
• Hurricane Season: Be Prepared
• Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment
• Treating and Preventing Head Lice
• 5 Tips for Traveling to the U.S. With Medications
• 4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
• Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
• Grapefruit Juice and Some Drugs Don't Mix
• Caution: Bodybuilding Products Can Be Risky
• Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
• Allergy Relief for Your Child
• The Facts on Bipolar Disorder and FDA-Approved Treatments
• Hepatitis C Treatments Give Patients More Options
• HIV and Hepatitis: Know Your Status and Learn About the FDA's Role
• Products Claiming to "Cure" Cancer Are a Cruel Deception
• Codeine and Tramadol Can Cause Breathing Problems for Children
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatments Aren't One-Size-Fits-All
• Would Your Child Benefit from a Clinical Trial?
• Treating Migraines: More Ways to Fight the Pain
• Controlling Cholesterol with Statins
• What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids
• Is It Really 'FDA Approved?'
• FDA Encourages More Participation, Diversity in Clinical Trials
• The 3Rs of 3D Printing: FDA's Role
• How to Report Product Problems and Complaints to the FDA
• Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments
• How to Treat Impetigo and Control This Common Skin Infection
• Dealing with ADHD: What You Need to Know
• Antibacterial Soap? You Can Skip It, Use Plain Soap and Water
• Juvenile Arthritis: Discoveries Lead to Newer Treatments
• Coping With Memory Loss
• Warning: Aspirin-Containing Antacid Medicines Can Cause Bleeding
• Some Imported Dietary Supplements and Nonprescription Drug Products May Harm You
• Shoring Up the Still-Emerging Science of Neonatology
• Fighting Diabetes' Deadly Impact on Minorities
• 'All Natural' Alternatives for Erectile Dysfunction: A Risky Proposition
• Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health
• FDA Gives Latinas Tools to Fight Diabetes
• Teens and Steroids: A Dangerous Combo