FDA NEWS

Radiology and Children: Extra Care Required
Image Gently, a campaign launched this year, aims to raise awareness about opportunities to lower the radiation dose during the medical imaging of children.

Drug to be Discontinued: Kemadrin (procyclidine hydrochloride)
Kemadrin (procyclidine hydrochloride), Dear Healthcare Professional Letter available for more information.

FDA Warns Individuals and Firms to Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures'
Warning Letters have been sent to 23 U.S. companies and two foreign individuals marketing a wide range of products fraudulently claiming to prevent and cure cancer, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today. The FDA also warns North American consumers against using or purchasing the products, which include tablets, teas, tonics, black salves, and creams, and are sold under various names on the Internet.

Resolved Drug Shortage: Leukine (sargramostim) liquid 500 mcg vial
Resolved Drug Shortage: Leukine (sargramostim) liquid 500 mcg vial

FDA Lifts Warning About Eating Certain Types of Tomatoes
After a lengthy investigation, the FDA has determined that fresh tomatoes now available in the domestic market are not associated with the current outbreak. As a result, the agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes.

FDA Approves First Generic Risperidone to Treat Psychiatric Conditions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Risperdal (risperidone) tablets. Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions.

FDA Approves New Genetic Test for Patients with Breast Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel genetic test for determining whether patients with breast cancer are good candidates for treatment with the drug Herceptin (trastuzumab).

FDA Reaches Settlement with California Hearing Device Maker
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached a settlement with California hearing device manufacturer Advanced Bionics LLC and its president and CEO Jeffrey Greiner over alleged violations of federal law.

Stay Healthy While Traveling Abroad
Getting sick can ruin your trip. FDA shares the guidance it gives to overseas inspectors to help them remain healthy while traveling abroad.

FDA 101: Advisory Committees
FDA's Advisory Committees are critical to the agency's product review process. Find out the basics of putting special government employees with different perspectives on such scientific committees.