Consumer Updates https://themeditary.com/lib/images/banner.png https://themeditary.com Thu, 14 May 2026 20:12:49 +0800 TheMediTary.Com https://themeditary.com/feed/category/consumer-updates.rssMedical and veterinary products save lives every day. FDA-regulated products such as blood pressure medicine, chemotherapy and MRI machines help people and animals live longer and Healthier.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates...Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:05:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/animal-welfare-testing-and-research-of-fda-regulated-products-TheMediTary-1521.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/animal-welfare-testing-and-research-of-fda-regulated-products-TheMediTary-1521.html406EspañolWhen you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial” hoping they’ll keep your family safer? Do you think those products will lower your risk of getting sick, spreading germs or being infected?According...Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:45:19 -0800https://themeditary.com/skip-the-antibacterial-soap-use-plain-soap-and-water-TheMediTary-1510.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/skip-the-antibacterial-soap-use-plain-soap-and-water-TheMediTary-1510.html503One of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s jobs is to carefully evaluate the scientific data on a drug to be sure that it is both safe and effective for a particular use.  There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin...Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:10:42 -0800https://themeditary.com/ivermectin-and-covid-19-TheMediTary-946.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/ivermectin-and-covid-19-TheMediTary-946.html877Español The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with your life. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, the medical term for seasonal...Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:50:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/know-which-medication-is-right-for-your-seasonal-allergies-TheMediTary-941.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/know-which-medication-is-right-for-your-seasonal-allergies-TheMediTary-941.html887Español When a child’s sniffles and sneezing won’t go away for weeks, the cause might be allergies. Long-lasting sneezing, with a stuffy or runny nose, could signal the presence of allergic rhinitis — the collection of symptoms...Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:50:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/allergy-relief-for-your-child-TheMediTary-917.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/allergy-relief-for-your-child-TheMediTary-917.html100Español ZZZZZ. Remember sleeping through the night? Not lately? If you’re lying awake night after night, unable to sleep, you may want to talk to your health care professional about it. They may prescribe insomnia medicines approved...Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:46:57 -0800https://themeditary.com/taking-z-drugs-for-insomnia-know-the-risks-TheMediTary-853.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/taking-z-drugs-for-insomnia-know-the-risks-TheMediTary-853.html648Español You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief by taking a cough and flu medicine every few hours. Late in the day, you have a headache and think about grabbing a couple of acetaminophen tablets (Tylenol, paracetamol...Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:20:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/don-t-overuse-acetaminophen-TheMediTary-739.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/don-t-overuse-acetaminophen-TheMediTary-739.html596Español As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, an increasing number of products marketed under the guise of “dietary supplements” or “over-the-counter drugs” promising to prevent, treat, and even...Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:15:08 -0800https://themeditary.com/beware-of-illegally-marketed-diabetes-treatments-fraudulent-pharmacies-TheMediTary-627.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/beware-of-illegally-marketed-diabetes-treatments-fraudulent-pharmacies-TheMediTary-627.html74What Is Triclosan? Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products intended to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It is added to some antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics—products...Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:50:11 -0800https://themeditary.com/5-things-to-know-about-triclosan-TheMediTary-575.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/5-things-to-know-about-triclosan-TheMediTary-575.html990Español As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, illegally marketed products promising to prevent, treat, and even cure diabetes are flooding the marketplace. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:40:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/beware-of-illegally-marketed-diabetes-treatments-TheMediTary-572.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/beware-of-illegally-marketed-diabetes-treatments-TheMediTary-572.html90  Español Products or treatments claiming to cure autism are deceptive and misleading, because there is no cure for autism. The same is true of many products claiming to “treat” autism or autism-related symptoms. Some may...Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:05:10 -0800https://themeditary.com/be-aware-of-potentially-dangerous-products-and-therapies-that-claim-to-treat-autism-TheMediTary-505.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/be-aware-of-potentially-dangerous-products-and-therapies-that-claim-to-treat-autism-TheMediTary-505.html444Español Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up. Migraines are headaches with intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head, along with nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light...Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:55:09 -0800https://themeditary.com/treating-migraines-ways-to-fight-the-pain-with-medication-TheMediTary-376.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/treating-migraines-ways-to-fight-the-pain-with-medication-TheMediTary-376.html687Español For the latest FDA information on drug shortages, visit this page. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute...Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:30:12 -0800https://themeditary.com/treating-and-dealing-with-adhd-TheMediTary-289.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/treating-and-dealing-with-adhd-TheMediTary-289.html981Español If you’re bothered by bumps on your skin, don’t try to diagnose yourself or treat your condition with products that haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Instead, visit a Health care professional...Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:15:12 -0800https://themeditary.com/safely-treating-molluscum-a-common-skin-condition-TheMediTary-278.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/safely-treating-molluscum-a-common-skin-condition-TheMediTary-278.html481Español Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription. This is especially important when your doctor, dentist or other health care professional prescribes you an opioid pain medicine, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:05:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/what-to-ask-your-doctor-before-taking-opioids-TheMediTary-136.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/what-to-ask-your-doctor-before-taking-opioids-TheMediTary-136.html722Español The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reviewed several incidents of serious adverse events associated with the use of Apetamin, which is being marketed illegally for weight gain and figure augmentation. Apetamin is not an...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:50:11 -0800https://themeditary.com/apetamin-an-illegally-imported-weight-gain-figure-augmentation-product-TheMediTary-129.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/apetamin-an-illegally-imported-weight-gain-figure-augmentation-product-TheMediTary-129.html415Español Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the nation’s overdose crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that, when sprayed into the nose or injected, quickly reverses the powerful...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:50:10 -0800https://themeditary.com/access-to-naloxone-can-save-a-life-during-an-opioid-overdose-TheMediTary-128.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/access-to-naloxone-can-save-a-life-during-an-opioid-overdose-TheMediTary-128.html325Español Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow. Symptoms of an asthma attack can include coughing, wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness and shortness of breath....Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:50:09 -0800https://themeditary.com/manage-your-asthma-know-your-triggers-and-treatment-options-TheMediTary-127.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/manage-your-asthma-know-your-triggers-and-treatment-options-TheMediTary-127.html292Español As we get older, we can develop new growths on our skin that we may consider unattractive. These lesions are parts of the skin that look abnormal and include moles, seborrheic keratoses (wart-like growths), and skin tags....Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:31:10 -0800https://themeditary.com/products-marketed-for-removing-moles-and-other-skin-lesions-can-cause-injuries-scarring-TheMediTary-120.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/products-marketed-for-removing-moles-and-other-skin-lesions-can-cause-injuries-scarring-TheMediTary-120.html364Español Have you ever been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? You can protect yourself and your family by being cautious when buying medicine online. Some pharmacy websites operate legally...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:31:08 -0800https://themeditary.com/how-to-buy-medicines-safely-from-an-online-pharmacy-TheMediTary-119.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/how-to-buy-medicines-safely-from-an-online-pharmacy-TheMediTary-119.html732Español The next time you reach for a nonprescription drug to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you should use one of the many antacids that don’t have aspirin. Why? Aspirin-containing medicines to treat...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:30:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/warning-aspirin-containing-antacid-medicines-can-cause-bleeding-TheMediTary-118.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/warning-aspirin-containing-antacid-medicines-can-cause-bleeding-TheMediTary-118.html381Español How to Choose a Smoking Cessation Product That’s Right for You Smoking cessation products approved or cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are shown to help people quit smoking and can even double your chance...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:16:14 -0800https://themeditary.com/want-to-quit-smoking-fda-approved-and-fda-cleared-cessation-products-can-help-TheMediTary-111.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/want-to-quit-smoking-fda-approved-and-fda-cleared-cessation-products-can-help-TheMediTary-111.html124Español Maybe you’ve had this experience: You go to fill a prescription, and the pharmacist mentions there is a generic available. You’ve noticed generic drugs often cost less and wonder: How can I be sure they are as safe and...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:15:13 -0800https://themeditary.com/generic-drugs-undergo-rigorous-fda-review-TheMediTary-110.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/generic-drugs-undergo-rigorous-fda-review-TheMediTary-110.html71Español People who are pregnant or breastfeeding often need to take prescription medications. Prescription-medication use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding has increased over the past several decades. People who are pregnant...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:15:09 -0800https://themeditary.com/pregnant-breastfeeding-fda-aims-to-improve-drug-information-TheMediTary-109.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/pregnant-breastfeeding-fda-aims-to-improve-drug-information-TheMediTary-109.html275Español People seeking to treat their ailments sometimes mistake a product as being safe because it’s easily available, whether online or even at gas stations. But availability is no indication of effectiveness or safety. This...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:01:00 -0800https://themeditary.com/tianeptine-products-linked-to-serious-harm-overdoses-death-TheMediTary-102.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/tianeptine-products-linked-to-serious-harm-overdoses-death-TheMediTary-102.html659Español The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants consumers to know certain “wellness” vaping products containing vitamins and/or essential oils are being illegally sold with unproven claims and could be harmful if used. Currently,...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:00:57 -0800https://themeditary.com/beware-of-vaping-products-with-unproven-health-claims-TheMediTary-101.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/beware-of-vaping-products-with-unproven-health-claims-TheMediTary-101.html942Español It can be a difficult disease to diagnose and a difficult disease to treat. It’s called lupus, and as many as 24,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease each year. Scientists today are working on...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:00:13 -0800https://themeditary.com/lupus-therapies-continue-to-evolve-TheMediTary-100.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/lupus-therapies-continue-to-evolve-TheMediTary-100.html720Español Millions of people have thyroid glands that don’t make enough thyroid hormone to meet their body’s needs. Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is the most common reason some people need thyroid hormone replacement. Hypothyroidism...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:40:18 -0800https://themeditary.com/older-therapies-aren-t-necessarily-better-for-thyroid-hormone-replacement-TheMediTary-90.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/older-therapies-aren-t-necessarily-better-for-thyroid-hormone-replacement-TheMediTary-90.html839Español Português 中文 Tagalog Tiếng Việt 한국어 COVID-19. We’ve been living with it for what sometimes seems like forever. Given the number of deaths that have occurred from the disease, it’s perhaps not surprising...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:40:16 -0800https://themeditary.com/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-to-treat-or-prevent-covid-19-TheMediTary-89.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-to-treat-or-prevent-covid-19-TheMediTary-89.html471Español Whether you’re looking to buy weight loss, male enhancement, or certain other products, these days you’re apt to look for them online, rather than at a physical store.  But buyer, beware. When you buy such products,...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:40:15 -0800https://themeditary.com/weight-loss-male-enhancement-and-other-products-sold-online-or-in-stores-may-be-dangerous-TheMediTary-88.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/weight-loss-male-enhancement-and-other-products-sold-online-or-in-stores-may-be-dangerous-TheMediTary-88.html941Español You may have seen websites selling certain salves or creams (commonly known as “black salve”) claiming to treat or cure cancer, boils, moles and skin tags (benign, or non-cancerous, growths of the skin). These claims...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:20:09 -0800https://themeditary.com/do-not-use-black-salve-is-dangerous-and-called-by-many-names-TheMediTary-78.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/do-not-use-black-salve-is-dangerous-and-called-by-many-names-TheMediTary-78.html228Español 简体中文   한국어   Tagalog   Việt Need help now? Call 911 if the person is unconscious or has trouble breathing. Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 to connect to your local poison center. One of the best ways...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:20:08 -0800https://themeditary.com/is-your-hand-sanitizer-on-fda-s-list-of-products-you-should-not-use-TheMediTary-77.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/is-your-hand-sanitizer-on-fda-s-list-of-products-you-should-not-use-TheMediTary-77.html731Español Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows there are sensible ways to lose weight, including eating a balanced diet and exercising. There are also reckless ways to shed pounds, such as fads and diet aids that promise rapid...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:20:07 -0800https://themeditary.com/avoid-dangerous-hcg-diet-products-TheMediTary-76.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/avoid-dangerous-hcg-diet-products-TheMediTary-76.html449Español  简体中文   한국어   Tagalog   Việt Scientists continue to work on developing potential drugs for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The language used to describe potential drugs can be confusing. Here’s...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:55:11 -0800https://themeditary.com/understanding-the-regulatory-terminology-of-potential-preventative-and-therapeutic-drugs-for-covid-19-TheMediTary-63.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/understanding-the-regulatory-terminology-of-potential-preventative-and-therapeutic-drugs-for-covid-19-TheMediTary-63.html155Español Patient safety is the FDA’s top priority. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating several potentially cancer-causing substances, called nitrosamines, recently found in some drugs, including those used to...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:55:09 -0800https://themeditary.com/what-to-know-and-do-about-possible-nitrosamines-in-your-medication-TheMediTary-62.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/what-to-know-and-do-about-possible-nitrosamines-in-your-medication-TheMediTary-62.html750Español Although breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, men can get it too. Because male breast cancer is rare, there is very limited information on how to treat men diagnosed with the disease. “In the absence...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:55:08 -0800https://themeditary.com/men-with-breast-cancer-need-more-treatment-options-and-access-to-genetic-counseling-TheMediTary-61.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/men-with-breast-cancer-need-more-treatment-options-and-access-to-genetic-counseling-TheMediTary-61.html260Español Français Kiswahili If you’re drinking “Miracle” or “Master” Mineral Solution or other sodium chlorite products, stop now. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received many reports that these products,...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:30:14 -0800https://themeditary.com/danger-don-t-drink-miracle-mineral-solution-or-similar-products-TheMediTary-48.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/danger-don-t-drink-miracle-mineral-solution-or-similar-products-TheMediTary-48.html148Español If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises you to make sure before operating any type of vehicle, whether a car, bus, train, plane,...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:30:13 -0800https://themeditary.com/some-medicines-and-driving-don-t-mix-TheMediTary-47.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/some-medicines-and-driving-don-t-mix-TheMediTary-47.html978Espanol Consumers need to beware of products to lighten or whiten their complexion. These products, which include both injectable skin whitening and skin bleaching products, are potentially unsafe and ineffective, and might contain...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:30:09 -0800https://themeditary.com/injectable-skin-lightening-and-skin-bleaching-products-may-be-unsafe-TheMediTary-46.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/injectable-skin-lightening-and-skin-bleaching-products-may-be-unsafe-TheMediTary-46.html483Español When gale-force winds start blowing and torrential rains raise water levels, you need to be ready. Power outages mean refrigerated food and medicine supplies may spoil. Floods may contaminate tap water and emergency supplies...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:06:38 -0800https://themeditary.com/hurricane-season-be-prepared-TheMediTary-33.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/hurricane-season-be-prepared-TheMediTary-33.html939Español Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among American men. African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:06:33 -0800https://themeditary.com/prostate-cancer-symptoms-tests-and-treatments-TheMediTary-32.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/prostate-cancer-symptoms-tests-and-treatments-TheMediTary-32.html230Español Your buddy at the gym can’t say enough about the bodybuilding products he’s been taking to help build muscle mass and strength. You wonder, are they all safe to use? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found some bodybuilding...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:05:29 -0800https://themeditary.com/caution-bodybuilding-products-can-be-risky-TheMediTary-31.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/caution-bodybuilding-products-can-be-risky-TheMediTary-31.html907Español April is National Minority Health Month. It’s a time to remember that Health outcomes can be different among people of diverse ethnic and racial groups. These differences in Health status are called Health disparities. Health...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:13:17 -0800https://themeditary.com/hiv-and-hepatitis-know-your-status-and-learn-about-the-fda-s-role-TheMediTary-15.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/hiv-and-hepatitis-know-your-status-and-learn-about-the-fda-s-role-TheMediTary-15.html312Español 简体中文  한국어 Việt Tagalog Learn more about the history of cancer fraud below. Beware of products claiming to cure cancer on websites or social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. According to...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:13:16 -0800https://themeditary.com/products-claiming-to-cure-cancer-are-a-cruel-deception-TheMediTary-14.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/products-claiming-to-cure-cancer-are-a-cruel-deception-TheMediTary-14.html322Español When you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial” hoping they’ll keep your family safer? Do you think those products will lower your risk of getting sick, spreading germs or being...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:13:14 -0800https://themeditary.com/antibacterial-soap-you-can-skip-it-use-plain-soap-and-water-TheMediTary-13.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/antibacterial-soap-you-can-skip-it-use-plain-soap-and-water-TheMediTary-13.html47Español When you take prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, do you also take a vitamin, mineral, or other dietary supplement? Have you considered whether there is any danger in mixing medications and dietary supplements? There...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:04:55 -0800https://themeditary.com/mixing-medications-and-dietary-supplements-can-endanger-your-health-TheMediTary-2.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/mixing-medications-and-dietary-supplements-can-endanger-your-health-TheMediTary-2.html92Español The abuse of anabolic steroids can cause both temporary and permanent injury to anyone using them. Teenagers, whose bodies are still developing, are at heightened risk. An alarming number of them are trying steroids in hopes...Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:04:50 -0800https://themeditary.com/teens-and-steroids-a-dangerous-combo-TheMediTary-1.htmlhttps://themeditary.com/teens-and-steroids-a-dangerous-combo-TheMediTary-1.html175