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Australia: Safety advisory: Yixiu L-Carnitine Slimming capsule contains the undeclared prescription substance sibutramine
 
TGA has tested Yixiu L-Carnitine Slimming capsule and found that it contains the undeclared prescription substance sibutramine (which was the active ingredient in Reductil). This is despite the claim made on the box that it is a 100% natural product and contains no medicines. Consumers are advised to stop taking Yixiu L-Carnitine Slimming capsule and discard any remaining capsules, 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-yixiu-l-carnitine-130513.htm

In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.


Ends/ Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:00

 
 
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