Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada: Unauthorized UMARY Hyaluronic Acid Dietary Supplement contains undeclared prescription drugs and may pose serious health risks |
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Health Canada announces that it tested UMARY brand Hyaluronic Acid and found the presence of prescription drugs diclofenac and omeprazole, which were not listed on the label. The Department is warning consumers not to use this product because these ingredients may pose serious health risks. This product, which is labelled in Spanish and does not have a Natural Product Number on the label, is not authorized for sale in Canada, but is being promoted and sold to consumers in Canada on various online platforms.
Consumers are advised not to use this product and consult their healthcare professional if they have used this product and have health concerns. Return the products to their local pharmacy for proper disposal.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/unauthorized-umary-hyaluronic-acid-dietary-supplement-contains-undeclared-prescription
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Thursday, May 16, 2024
Issued at HKT 16:55
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