The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves, reviews, and filters what is safely available for public consumption. It is the agency’s job to protect public health by ensuring consumers are not unknowingly exposed to dangerous or defective products or medications. The FDA issues a “black box” warning label on prescription drugs presumed to lead to serious injury or death. Any medication with this warning on the label is proven or expected to risk various adverse health effects.
The FDA works in collaboration with the pharmaceutical company to conduct extensive medical studies before assigning a black box warning. This is based on post-market evaluations which ensure the product’s usability. When there is sufficient evidence to signify this medication as dangerous, the FDA must confirm and highlight the associated risks.
However, a black box label does not mean a product is illegal or should not be consumed. Many of these drugs are still effective when appropriately administered to the people who need them. Patients consuming these medications must be under strict and regular monitoring from a physician to prevent any hazardous consequences. While the right medication can vastly improve your quality of life, misuse can result in a fatal outcome.
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