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adverse event

Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.

The term "adverse event" means any health-related event associated with the use of a cosmetic product that is adverse.

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The term “adverse event” means any health-related event associated with the use of a dietary supplement that is adverse.

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The term “adverse event” means any health-related event associated with the use of a nonprescription drug that is adverse, including—

(A) an event occurring from an overdose of the drug, whether accidental or intentional;

(B) an event occurring from abuse of the drug;

(C) an event occurring from withdrawal from the drug; and

(D) any failure of expected pharmacological action of the drug.

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