Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| The United States: Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan may be harmful due to hidden drug ingredients |
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan, a product promoted and sold for pain on various websites, including www.buy-herbal.com, and possibly in some retail stores.
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan contains chlorpheniramine, dexamethasone and furosemide (frusemide) not listed on the product label.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine used for allergies. Antihistamines may cause drowsiness and affect mental alertness.
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions. Corticosteroid use can impair a person’s ability to fight infections and can cause high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries and psychiatric problems. When corticosteroids are taken for a prolonged period, or at high doses, they can suppress the adrenal gland. Abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms. In addition, the undeclared dexamethasone may cause serious side effects when combined with other medications.
Consumers taking Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan should immediately consult their health care professional to safely discontinue use of this product. The risks of withdrawal from corticosteroids should be assessed by a licensed health care professional who can evaluate a patient for the risk or existence of adrenal suppression.
Furosemide is a potent diuretic used to treat conditions such as, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and edema. It can cause dizziness, sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up from a seated or lying position, hearing loss, kidney damage, and profound dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. In particular, patients allergic to sulfonamides may also be allergic to furosemide.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/nhan-sam-tuyet-lien-truy-phong-hoan-may-be-harmful-due-hidden-drug-ingredients
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
Issued at HKT 12:00
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