SFDA urges public to report side effects of herbal products

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has urged the public to report any side effects associated with herbal products, stressing that monitoring and reporting such reactions helps enhance their safe use and protect public health.

In a statement on its official X account, the SFDA explained that herbal medicines are pharmaceutical preparations containing herbs or plants with claimed medicinal properties, used for health and therapeutic purposes. The authority noted that natural herbal products may cause unexpected side effects or interact with other medications.

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The SFDA emphasized that reporting side effects aids in the early detection of potential health risks, protects patients from recurring adverse effects, supports post-marketing surveillance of herbal products, and assists regulatory authorities in making informed decisions.

The authority encouraged those wishing to report side effects to use the Saudi Vigilance system, email [email protected], or call the unified contact center at 19999.