Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada: Foreign Product Alerts: Flutulang, Kapsul Gaut (Asam Urat), and True ProLife Vegrow were found to contain undeclared ingredients phenylbutazone/chlorpheniramine, dexamethasone and propoxyphenyl-thiohydroxyhomosildenafil respectively |
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Health Canada advised consumers not use Flutulang, Kapsul Gaut (Asam Urat) and True ProLife Vegrow as these products were found to contain undeclared ingredients. Flutulang is promoted for rheumatism, backache, muscle cramps and related conditions, and was found to contain two undeclared drug ingredients, phenylbutazone and chlorpheniramine. Kapsul Gaut (Asam Urat) is promoted for bone and muscle pain, rheumatism, and related conditions, and was found to contain the prescription drug dexamethasone. True ProLife Vegrow is traditionally used for strengthening the body and maintenance of general health, and was found to contain propoxyphenyl-thiohydroxyhomosildenafil, a chemical compound similar to the prescription drug sildenafil. Canadians who possess any of these products are advised not to use them, and should consult with a healthcare professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of these products.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../33843a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/ Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:00
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