Report a Side Effect
If you believe you or someone in your care experienced a side effect from a Bayer medicine, vaccine or consumer product, please tell us. Your report helps Bayer and health authorities monitor product safety and protect other people. We accept reports from patients, caregivers and health professionals.
If the reaction is severe or life threatening, seek immediate medical attention and contact local emergency services before submitting this form.
What we need from you
- Product name (brand or active ingredient)
- Lot/batch number and expiry date (if available)
- Date and time the event started
- Details of the side effect or adverse event (symptoms, severity, outcome)
- Any other medicines, vaccines or treatments taken at the same time
- Healthcare provider details (if applicable)
- Your contact details (so we can follow up if needed)
How to report
- Report online (recommended) - Use our online reporting form below.
- Report by email or mail - Send details to safety-email@bayer.com
Depending on your selected country / location, you will be directed to Bayer’s tool SafeTrack – a web-based tool made for patients, caretakers and healthcare proffessionals to conveniently report adverse events digitally.
Privacy and confidentiality
We treat your personal data securely. We use your contact details only to follow up on the report and in line with our privacy policy. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Who can report side effects?
A: Anyone: patients, caregivers, family members, or health professionals.
Q: What kind of information should I include?
A: Include product name, lot number, a description of the event and any diagnosis or treatment.
Q: Will someone contact me?
A: We may contact you for follow-up if more information is needed.
Q: Do I still need to report to my country’s health authority?
A: In many countries, reports to manufacturers and regulatory authorities both help safety monitoring. We will forward necessary information to local regulators if required.
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