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| The United States: U.S. Marshals seize unapproved drugs from Florida distributor |
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At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, U.S. Marshals have seized unapproved prescription drug products valued at over $1,500,000 from Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Miami, Florida. Stratus Pharmaceuticals marketed and distributed unapproved prescription drug products that were manufactured by Sonar Products, Inc., of Carlstadt, New Jersey. The seized products include:
- a solution used to treat excessive sweating;
- an antibiotic cleanser for treatment of skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea and seborrhea;
- a topical ointment used to treat wounds;
- a topical cream and gel to treat psoriasis, eczema and other skin conditions; and
- analgesic ear drops used to treat ear pain.
These products have not been proven safe and effective for their intended uses. The FDA recommends that consumers who believe they have drugs marketed by Stratus Pharmaceuticals consult a health care professional or pharmacist about discontinuing the use of these products and identifying an alternative treatment option.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/../ucm443109.htm
In Hong Kong, there are no registered pharmaceutical products manufactured by Sonar Products, Inc.
Ends/ Friday, April 17, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:00
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