Medicine recalls
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| Australia: Glute Master Pty Ltd – Recall of "-Maxx" Series of Products |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announces that Glute Master Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of their "-Maxx" series of products at consumer level because they were supplied within Australia for therapeutic use, without being approved by the TGA and entered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). There are concerns about safe use of the ingredients that may be present in these medicines.
Products being recalled are all batches of:
• Shred Maxx
• Shred Maxx Male
• Shred Maxx Super Strength
• Glow Maxx
• Cli Maxx
• X Maxx
• GMax
Products that make therapeutic claims, and that have ingredients such as Vitamin D or caffeine, should be included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) so that the TGA can review the ingredients, the claims being made and the directions for how the medicines should be used. Glute Master Pty Ltd’s -MAXX products have not been assessed as required, so their safety and efficacy are unknown.
For example, Glow Maxx is noted on the label to contain 1000 micrograms (mcg) of Vitamin D per capsule (per day). Medicines in Australia require a prescription if they contain more than 25 micrograms of Vitamin D per recommended daily dose. This means a medical professional has assessed the patient before deciding what is safe for them to use. 1000 micrograms per day is 40 times this amount and, after prolonged use, could result in toxic effects such as vomiting and diarrhoea.
Please refer to the following website in TGA for details:
http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/product-recalls/glute-master-pty-ltd-maxx-products
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/Friday, Jan 6, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:30
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