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Reporting Unlawful Sales of Medical Products on the Internet

What should I report on this form?

Did you experience a serious reaction or problem with the use of a product?

  • Yes. Please fill out FDA's MedWatch reporting form . (Also contact your health professional for medical advice.)
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What to report on this form:

If your report DOES NOT involve a life-threatening or otherwise serious reaction and it involves a website that you think is illegally selling human drugs, animal drugs, medical devices, biological products, foods, dietary supplements or cosmetics use this form.

What NOT to report on this form:

For emergencies call 9-1-1 immediately.

If your report involves a limited emergency situation (which is urgent but not life-threatening), due to an FDA-regulated product you purchased from a website:

  • Call 1-866-300-4374 or 301-796-8240 immediately. (Also contact your health professional for medical advice.)

If your report involves a serious reaction or problem with an FDA-regulated product:

If you have questions, or want to talk with someone, call the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator who works with your state. Phone numbers are listed online.

Contact FDA

1-800-332-1088
1-800-FDA-0178 Fax
Report a Serious Problem

MedWatch Online

Regular Mail: Use postage-paid FDA Form 3500

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