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Products found to contain undeclared medicines

 
Australia: Safety advisory: Plexus Slim Accelerator capsules and Plexus Slim Accelerator 3 Day Trial pack contain undeclared banned chemical 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA)
 
TGA has tested Plexus Slim Accelerator capsules and Plexus Slim Accelerator 3 Day Trial pack capsules and found that they contain the undeclared banned chemical 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA). Risks associated with its use include high blood pressure, psychiatric disorders, bleeding in the brain and stroke. Consumers are advised to stop taking Plexus Slim Accelerator capsules and Plexus Slim Accelerator 3 Day Trial pack and take any remaining capsules to their local pharmacy for safe disposal; and consult their healthcare practitioner if they have any concerns arising from their use of this product.

Please refer to the following website in TGA for details: http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-medicine-plexus-slim-accelerator-capsules-130716.htm

In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.


Ends/ Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Issued at HKT 14:30
 
 
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