What is a black box warning?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which is the official regulator of all food and drugs in the United States, has outlined safe use on prescription drugs that are suggested for you to take by your doctor. The outlines refer to boxed warnings or black box warnings as the strictest regulations that are printed on the prescription label or drug label. The warning is to alert consumers of the severe or life-threatening risks that are associated with the drug, before they take it.

View the safety guide below to learn more about the drug safety terms at the FDA.