Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada: Foreign Product Alerts: WOW, Super Power and SLIMDIA Revolution were found to contain undeclared drugs diclofenac sodium/methocarbamol/ dexamethasone, sildenafil and sibutramine respectively |
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Health Canada advised consumers not use WOW, Super Power and SLIMDIA Revolution as these products were found to contain undeclared drugs. WOW is promoted for arthritis, muscle pain, bone cancer and other serious conditions, and was found to contain the undeclared drugs diclofenac sodium, methocarbamol and dexamethasone. Super Power is promoted for sexual enhancement, and was found to contain the undeclared prescription drug sildenafil. SLIMDIA Revolution is promoted as a weight loss aid, and was found to contain the undeclared drug substance sibutramine. Canadians who possess any of these products are advised not to use them, and should consult with a healthcare professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of these products.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../33791a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products. Related news has been released by FDA and was posted on the Drug Office website on 20 December 2012, 22 December 2012 and 29 January 2013.
Ends/ Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:00
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