Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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Australia: Safety Advisory: Slyn Both (for both Men & Women) capsule was found to contain undeclared drug substances fluoxetine and orlistat |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled as Slyn Both (for Men and Women) and found that it contains the undeclared substances fluoxetine and orlistat which are prescription-only medicines. The product poses a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. Slyn Both (for Men & Women) capsules have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy and its supply is illegal. Consumers are advised to stop taking the product and consult your healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns arising from your use of this product.
Please refer to the following website in TGA for details:
http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-medicine-slyn-both-men-women-capsules-140819.htm#.U_K5FEzyx9A
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Issued at HKT 13:00
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