Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Australia: Safety Advisory: Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming capsules were found to contain undeclared prescription substance diclofenac and dipyrone |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming soft gel capsules and found that they contain the undeclared substance diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine - despite the product label claims 100% Natural soft gel. They also contain the undeclared substance dipyrone which was previously used as an analgesic, but is no longer available in Australia due to serious safety concerns associated with links to a rare but sometimes fatal condition called agranulocytosis. Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming soft gel capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming soft gel capsules have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation, and the place of manufacture is not approved by the TGA, and the supply of the product is illegal. TGA investigations have shown that people in Australia may have bought the product online.
Consumers are advised to stop taking the product and consult your health care 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-meizitang-140402.htm#.UzupkUzyx9A
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Issued at HKT 14:00
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