FDA open to using marijuana as medicine
The head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is open to the use of marijuana or cannabis whether for medicine or as a medicine. ‘My take is medicine is …
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FDA warns against glow-in-the-dark lato lato
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the public from purchasing and using the unnotified toy and childcare article (TCCA) product, LATO LATO TOYS WITH HANDLE GLOW IN THE DARK LATTO …
FDA says Lucky Me! maker compliant amid recalls abroad
The maker of Lucky Me! Monde Nissin Corporation complies with food safety regulations according to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most recent inspections. The FDA stated in a statement …
FDA approves another COVID-19 antigen self-test kit brand
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certified another self-administered COVID-19 test kit. According to a performance evaluation by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, this is MOHS Analytics Inc.’s nasal swab …
FDA approves anti-viral drug molnupiravir
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the emergency use of the anti-viral drug molnupiravir given to patients developing COVID-19. According to FDA Director General Undersecretary Eric Domingo, …
FDA okays 3 months interval for booster shots
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shortened the interval period of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to three months, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Tuesday. Under the new guideline, …
Breakthrough infections recorded among vaccinated in PH: FDA
As in other parts of the world, breakthrough infections or illnesses of COVID-19 have also been recorded among those fully vaccinated in the Philippines. Based on data released by the …
FDA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12-17
The Philippine government has approved to amend the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to allow it to be used by those aged 12 to 17. “After …
FDA to study mixing AstraZeneca, Sputnik V vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday that they need to conduct a study first before the government could proceed to its plan of using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as …
FDA: Vaccines prevent Delta variant spread in PGH
Although there have been 21 cases of Delta variant at the Philippine General Hospital since June, the contagious variant has not spread to health care workers. According to Food and …
FDA releases warning vs. Creations Spa Essentials Pain Relief Rub Sleep
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the public against the purchase and use of the unregistered drug product: Creations Spa Essentials Pain Relief Rub Sleep With Beeswax Ginger Oil …
FDA issues warning vs. Kirkland Signature Vitamin C
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the public against the purchase and use of the unregistered drug product, Kirkland Signature Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet. FDA Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS) …
FDA already issued EUA to 7 brands of COVID-19 vaccines
The number of vaccines granted emergency use authorization (EUA) in the country has reached 7, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to FDA Director-General Eric Domingo, this …
FDA has no power to punish Defensor, Marcoleta for distributing ivermectin
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has admitted that it has no jurisdiction over Health Rep. Mike Defensor and Rescue Rep. Rodante Marcoleta who recklessly distributed ivermectin despite experts’ warnings. …
FDA grants EUA to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo said Wednesday the Philippines has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. According to Domingo, FDA took reviewed documents in …
Duque says FDA must probe ivermectin prescriptions written on bond paper
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must conduct an investigation of alleged ivermectin prescriptions written in a bond paper during the drug’s distribution in Quezon City, according to Health Secretary …
Remove alcohol, sanitizers that look like bottled water from market: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) order the removal from the market of what is considered misbranded rubbing alcohol contained in packaging and containers such as containers of bottled water, …
FDA: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination ‘very debatable’
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is “a very difficult proposition.” “This is really personal autonomy, to have someone being a healthy person being injected …
FDA grants EUA to Janssen, Covaxin COVID-19 vaccines
Up to 6 brands of COVID-19 vaccines can be used in the Philippines after the Food and Drug Administration approved the emergency use authorization (EUA) of 2 more vaccines. The …
FDA approves AstraZeneca for 59 years old and below
AstraZeneca’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine will continue to be given to people aged 59 and under, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). AstraZeneca vaccines have been discontinued for …
CoronaVac still ‘useful’ despite low efficacy rate: DOH, FDA
Vaccination continues in the Philippines with China’s Sinovac Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, which can now also be given to senior citizens. That is despite the alleged admission of the director …
PH vaccine drive unaffected by AstraZeneca suspension: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified that the temporary suspension on the injection of AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to ages 59 and under will not slow down …
FDA halts giving AstraZeneca vaccine to those 59 and below
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) temporarily stopped giving the remaining AstraZeneca vaccines to individuals aged 59 and under. This is due to reports that it allegedly causes a rare …
Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine 51% effective among elderly: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine is found to be at least 51% effective among senior citizens, noting that the vaccine from China should not …
Ivermectin granted compassionate use permit: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a hospital’s request to allow “compassionate use” of anti-parasitic drug ivermectin on humans with COVID-19, FDA Director General Eric Domingo said Thursday. “Na-grant …
FDA approves Sinovac for senior citizens
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already approved the use of the Sinovac vaccine from China in senior citizens. This is amid the experienced shortage of vaccine in the …