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Drug info: recalls & side effects

Drug Information gives you authoritative FDA data on any medication — what it treats, how to take it, what to watch out for, and whether it's ever been recalled. All data comes directly from official FDA databases.

This isn't a general health chatbot. It pulls real labeling data: indications, dosage instructions, contraindications, black box warnings, drug interaction flags, and adverse event reports from the FDA's FAERS system. It also surfaces recall history so you know if a product has had Class I safety issues.

What you can do

  • lookup_drug — full FDA label by brand or generic name: indications, dosage, warnings, contraindications, interactions
  • check_adverse_events — real-world side effect reports from the FDA adverse event database
  • check_recalls — recall history for a drug including severity class
  • search_by_condition — find drugs approved for a specific medical condition when you don't know the drug name

Who it's for

Patients researching their medications, healthcare professionals doing quick reference checks, researchers analyzing drug safety data, and journalists or analysts investigating pharmaceutical recalls.

How to use it

  1. If you know the drug name, call lookup_drug directly — pass the brand or generic name.
  2. If you only know the condition, use search_by_condition first to find relevant drugs.
  3. Follow up with check_adverse_events to see real-world reported side effects.
  4. Use check_recalls to verify no safety recalls are on record.

Getting started

Call lookup_drug with a drug name. All responses include the FDA disclaimer — always present this to users.

Look Up Drug

Look up detailed drug information by brand or generic name. Returns prescribing details including indications, warnings, dosage, contraindications, adverse reactions, and drug interactions from FDA labeling data.

Returns: Drug name, generic name, manufacturer, route, indications, warnings, dosage, contraindications, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and FDA disclaimer
Check Adverse Events

Search FDA adverse event reports (FAERS) for a drug. Shows reported side effects, hospitalizations, and outcomes. Note: this shows reported events, not confirmed drug interactions. For drug-drug interaction warnings, use lookup_drug and check the drug_interactions field.

Returns: Adverse event reports with reactions, patient demographics, seriousness outcomes, concomitant drugs, and a summary of the most common reactions.
Check Drug Recalls

Check if a drug has been recalled by searching the FDA enforcement database. Returns recall events with reason, severity classification (Class I/II/III), status, distribution pattern, and dates.

Returns: Recall events with reason for recall, classification (Class I = most serious, Class III = least serious), status, recalling firm, distribution pattern, dates, lot info, and quantity
Search Drugs by Condition

Find drugs commonly used for a medical condition by searching FDA drug labeling indications. Returns matching drugs with their brand and generic names, manufacturer, route, and a snippet of their indicated uses.

Returns: List of drugs matching the condition with brand name, generic name, manufacturer, route of administration, product type (Prescription/OTC), and a snippet of the indications and usage text
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v0.042026-03-22
  • Added subtitle, expanded description, and agent instructions
v0.032026-03-20
  • Fix lookup_drug to prefer ORAL route over TOPICAL/injectable formulations (e.g. Advil returns pills, not gel)
  • Add condition synonym mapping to search_by_condition — lay terms like "acid reflux" now also search "gastroesophageal reflux" for real medications
v0.022026-03-20
  • Fix lookup_drug to prefer exact matches over combination products and children's formulations
  • Add summary field to lookup_drug response
  • Rename check_interactions to check_adverse_events for clarity
  • Deprioritize homeopathic products in search_by_condition results
  • Add product_type field to search_by_condition results
v0.012026-03-20
  • Initial release with drug lookup, adverse events, recalls, and condition search

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I search by condition if I do not know the drug name?

Yes. `search_by_condition` is the best starting point when you only know the symptom or medical condition and want to see which drugs are commonly used for it.

What is the difference between the label and adverse event data?

The FDA label shows approved indications, dosage, warnings, contraindications, and interactions. The adverse event report tool shows reported side effects, which are not the same as confirmed causality.

Does it tell me if a drug has been recalled?

Yes. `check_recalls` surfaces FDA recall history, including the recall class, status, and reason, so you can quickly check whether a product has a known enforcement issue.

Should I use this for medical advice?

No. It is a reference tool for FDA drug information, recalls, and adverse event reports. It is useful for research, but it does not replace a clinician.