Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| The United States: Ácido Hialurónico contains hidden drug ingredient |
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Ácido Hialurónico (or Acid Hyaluronic), a product promoted and sold for pain on various websites, including ebay.com, and possibly in some retail stores.
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Ácido Hialurónico contains diclofenac, which is 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.
This product might also be sold under variations of the name Umary. The agency issued a warning on Umary in June 2024.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/acido-hialuronico-contains-hidden-drug-ingredient
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product. Related news was previously issued by Health Canada and FDA, and was posted on the Drug Office website since 16 May 2024, with the latest update posted on 9 Sep 2024.
Ends/Monday, Sep 30, 2024
Issued at HKT 16:00
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