Adverse events are unintended and sometimes harmful occurrences associated with the use of a medicine, vaccine or medical device (collectively known as therapeutic goods). Adverse events include side effects to medicines and vaccines, and problems or incidents involving medical devices.
Examples of adverse events are any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom or disease associated with the use of a therapeutic good. An abnormal laboratory finding could be one example of an unfavourable and intended sign.
Side effects associated with a Novartis product can be reported to Novartis via https://www.novartis.com/report
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How to Report Adverse Events, why it Matters
At Novartis, patient safety is our top priority. When we receive reports of adverse events (also known as side effects), we follow our regulatory obligations for reporting safety information.