Other safety alerts
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| Canada: Unauthorized natural health product "Remogen" containing ibogaine and the risk of abnormal heart rhythms |
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Health Canada is advising Canadians that it has received a serious domestic adverse reaction report of abnormal heart rhythms associated with the ingestion of "Remogen" (containing ibogaine), an unauthorized natural health product in Canada that may pose serious health risks.
Ibogaine is a natural ingredient with medicinal properties, originating from the root bark of an African shrub. There are no authorized health products containing ibogaine in Canada. . However, Health Canada is aware of cases in which ibogaine was reported to be used in the treatment of drug addiction. There have been international reports of serious adverse reactions associated with products containing ibogaine, including death, respiratory arrest, cardiac problems such as irregular heartbeat, seizures, and symptoms related to psychiatric and metabolic dysfunction.
Health Canada recently seized various unauthorized products containing ibogaine from Phytostan Enterprise Inc., a distributor in Quebec, sold under the names: "Remogen"; "Ibo + Plus"; "Endabuse"; and "Iboga". Phytostan Enterprise Inc. has agreed to stop selling and importing these unauthorized products. Canadians who have used this product and have concerns about their health should speak with their healthcare practitioner.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../54378a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Issued at HKT 14:00
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