Medical Disclaimer

1. Not medical advice

Nothing on MedivaScan is medical advice. We publish public FDA records and educational context around them. We do not practice medicine.

• We do not diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or evaluate any medical condition.
• We do not recommend, prescribe, dispense, or discourage any medication.
• Nothing on this site should be relied on to make medical decisions.

2. Always consult a healthcare provider

Talk to a licensed clinician or pharmacist who knows your medical history before you act on anything you read here. Specifically:

• Before starting, stopping, switching, or changing the dose of any medication.
• Before combining medications, or using a medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• If you experience an unexpected reaction to a medication.
• For any question about whether a drug is right for you.

If you are in doubt, call your prescriber or your pharmacist. Do not use this site as a substitute for that call.

3. About the data we display

MedivaScan republishes data from public FDA sources. Each dataset has its own limits. Read this section before drawing conclusions from anything on the site.

FAERS adverse event reports

FAERS reports are submissions to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System made by patients, healthcare providers, and manufacturers. Each report is a record that a person took a drug and experienced a reaction. That is a correlation, not a confirmed causal link.

Many reports include incomplete information, voluntary submitter bias, and confounding conditions. FAERS counts cannot tell you the probability of a side effect. They only tell you that reactions have been reported. A high report count does not prove a drug is dangerous, and a low count does not prove it is safe.

FDA recalls

Recall data reflects the FDA Enforcement database at the time we last synced. Reality can change between syncs. We label our last verification time on each page. Click through to FDA.gov to verify current status before acting.

A recall does not always mean a drug is unsafe. Class III recalls are typically minor (labeling errors and similar issues). The recall classification is shown on the page.

Drug shortages

Shortage data reflects the FDA Drug Shortages database at the time we last synced. Status can change weekly. For an authoritative current-state answer, check the FDA's shortage portal directly.

FDA-approved label text (boxed warnings, indications, warnings)

We quote boxed warnings, indications, and warnings verbatim from the FDA-approved labeling. We do not paraphrase that text. The label is the FDA's; we cite it.

4. In an emergency

• In a US emergency, call 911 immediately.
• For suspected poisoning, overdose, or adverse drug reaction in the US, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or visit poison.org. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
• Do not delay seeking emergency care to read this site.

5. Reporting adverse events to the FDA

If you believe you or someone you know has experienced an adverse event from a medication, report it directly to the FDA.

• MedivaScan cannot forward your adverse event report to the FDA on your behalf.
• To report an adverse event yourself, use the FDA's MedWatch program at fda.gov/safety/medwatch.

6. We are not affiliated with the FDA

• MedivaScan is an independent reference site operated by The Consistent Co LLC.
• We display FDA data sourced through the public openFDA APIs and public bulk downloads.
• We are not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, or any other government agency.

7. No doctor-patient relationship

Using MedivaScan does not create any clinical, professional, or fiduciary relationship between you and MedivaScan, The Consistent Co LLC, or anyone associated with this site. Reading a page, submitting a correction, or contacting us does not make you our patient and does not make us your provider.

8. Information may be incomplete or out of date

Drug information evolves continuously. New adverse event reports are filed daily. Recalls open and close. Shortages resolve. Labeling is updated.

The data we display reflects the FDA's published records at our last sync. Click through to the FDA links on each page to verify current state before acting on any drug-related decision.

9. Use at your own risk

You assume all responsibility for any actions you take based on information from this site. The Consistent Co LLC disclaims all liability for medical decisions made by visitors. See our Terms of Service for limitation-of-liability details.

10. Where to get authoritative information

• For drug labeling: DailyMed (National Library of Medicine).
• For consumer drug information: MedlinePlus.
• For recalls and safety alerts: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts.
• For FAERS context: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).

11. Contact

For non-medical questions about this site (data corrections, press, partnership, bulk data), use our contact form or write to contact@medivascan.com.

We cannot answer medical questions. We cannot tell you whether a drug is right for you, whether a side effect you are experiencing is serious, or whether you should keep taking a medication. Those questions must go to a licensed clinician or pharmacist. If the question is urgent, call 911 or Poison Control (1-800-222-1222).

12. Operator

MedivaScan is a brand of The Consistent Co LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company. This disclaimer is governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States.