Many product defects involve issues with the design or the manufacturing process. The product was either designed in such a way that it contains inherent risks, or it was manufactured poorly, and so even a safe design cannot protect consumers.
Both of these could apply to defective drugs. For example, if pills are made with the wrong combination of ingredients, they could pose all manner of health hazards for people who take them, believing that those medications are safe.
But there is another area to consider, which is labeling defects. These can be very serious and could cause harm.
Inaccurate instructions for use
When it comes to defective drugs, one of the most problematic issues is when the label gives inaccurate instructions or does not tell the consumer how to use those substances properly. Even if the drug itself is technically safe and has been approved for consumer use, it could be dangerous because of these labeling issues.
An example of this is if it gives the wrong dosage information. For instance, there are sometimes different doses for adults, children between six and 12 years old, and children who are five and under. If the label recommends the adult dose for a child who is under 12 years old, that child could inadvertently overdose because the parents received inaccurate instructions about how to allow their child to use the medication.
Do you believe you have suffered harm from a defective drug? If so, you may be able to seek compensation, but the process is complex, so you need to know what legal steps to take.
