Tag: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA approves 16 rapid antibody test kits for commercial use

(Eagle News) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the commercial use of 16 rapid antibody test kits, amid efforts to expand testing for COVID-19. In an advisory issued on Saturday, April 18, the FDA said that the approved test kits “have have completed necessary documentary requirements and have undergone review and evaluation”. The FDA explained that the rapid test kits “detect the presence of antibodies in an individual’s blood or serum”, specifically […]

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FDA warns against use of Prodex-B drug to cure COVID-19

(Eagle News) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against the use of Prodex-B, a drug combination that has recently been making the rounds in social media as a possible cure for COVID-19. In an advisory issued Monday, March 30, the FDA described as “baseless” the claims that Prodex-B can be used for treatment and prevention of COVID-19. “The drug combination of Procaine and Dexamethasone with Vitamin B called ‘Prodex-B’ is circulating in […]

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Kahun-kahong unregistered beauty products, nasabat ng FDA at QCPD

Ni Ian Jasper Ellazar Eagle News Service QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Kahun-kahong produktong pampaganda ang nasabat sa isinagawang raid ng Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at ng Quezon City Police District sa Quezon City nitong Martes, Pebrero 20. Ayon kay Regional Director Oscar Albayalde, itinuturing nilang smuggled ang mga produkto nasabat  sa raid bandang alas 10:30 ng umaga dahil sa mga branded at nagmula ito sa iba’t ibang bansa na hindi naman narehistrado sa […]

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