SFDA urges reporting of side effects from herbal products

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has urged the public to report any side effects associated with herbal products, stressing that monitoring and reporting such reactions helps enhance product safety and protect public health.

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

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The authority emphasized that reporting side effects helps in the early detection of potential health risks, protects patients from repeated adverse effects, supports ongoing safety monitoring of herbal products after they reach the market, and assists regulatory bodies in making informed decisions.

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