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SAHPRA alerts all healthcare professionals about the risk of serious heart problems, seizures, coma and death associated with the use of high doses of diphenhydramine containing medicines....

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), have reviewed the Post Marketing Reporting of ADR guideline following concerns raised by the industry on version 7 of the guideline published September 2020. In addition to the review, SAHPRA conducted a webinar with holders of...

If you use valproate while you are pregnant, there is a significant risk of serious harm to your child which may be identified at birth or early development. This form confirms that you or your caregiver/parent/responsible person understand the risks of using valproate (contained in...

This document has been prepared to serve as a guideline to healthcare professionals reporting adverse drug reactions, adverse event following immunisations and product quality problems. It represents South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA’s) current thinking on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines....