Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| The United States: Trinity Gold contains hidden drug ingredients |
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Trinity Gold, a product promoted and sold for joint and muscle pain on various websites, including www.trinitygoldnutrition.com, and possibly in some retail stores.
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Trinity Gold contains acetaminophen, diclofenac and phenylbutazone.
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to reduce pain and fever that is found in many prescription and over-the-counter drug products. Use of the product Trinity Gold poses a serious threat to consumers because it may result in unintentional acetaminophen overdose, especially if it is used in combination with other acetaminophen-containing products. Acetaminophen overdose can cause liver damage (hepatoxicity), ranging in severity from abnormalities in liver function to acute liver failure, and even death. People who experience unintentional acetaminophen overdose may not seek prompt medical attention because the symptoms of liver damage can take several days to emerge, even in severe cases. Acetaminophen may also cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include skin reddening, rash, and blisters.
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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.
Phenylbutazone is a NSAID that was discontinued for human use in the United States due to the risk of serious and life-threatening injuries. The most serious and life-threatening injury associated with phenylbutazone treatment is bone marrow toxicity, which occurs when the body does not produce enough red blood cells, white blood cells, and/or platelets. Certain types of bone marrow toxicity are reversible; however, in rare circumstances it can lead to death. Patients with anemia, low white or red blood cell count, or decreased blood platelets may be at a greater risk of death or serious injury.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/trinity-gold-contains-hidden-drug-ingredients
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024
Issued at HKT 15:30
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