Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| The United States: Public Notification: Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey contains hidden drug ingredient diclofenac |
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and arthritis on various websites and possibly in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey contains diclofenac not listed on the product label.
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (commonly referred to as NSAIDs). NSAIDs may cause increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, as well as serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines. This hidden drug ingredient may also interact with other medications and significantly increase the risk of adverse events, particularly when consumers use multiple NSAID-containing products.
Consumers should immediately consult a health care professional if they are experiencing any side effects.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/public-notification-ortiga-mas-ajo-rey-contains-hidden-drug-ingredient
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Friday, Apr 22, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:00
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