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| Canada: Unauthorized health products (TRT or Freak'n Test) seized from Next Level Fitness in Richmond and Surrey, B.C. |
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Health Canada is informing Canadians that two unauthorized health products were seized from Next Level Fitness, in Richmond #130 - 12560 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC V6V 2N5 and at #108 - 13569 76 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3 Surrey, B.C. The products were labelled to contain a prescription drug substance (L-Dopa) that may pose serious health risks to Canadians, with details as follows:
• Ballistic Laboratories - TRT (Testosterone Booster): labelled to contain Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean extract (seeds) (standardized to 50% L-levodopa);
• Freak N' Muscle Inc- Freak'n Test (Testosterone Enhancer): labelled to contian Mucuna Pruriens 10% (L-dopa)
L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is authorized as a prescription drug when combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications. Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, and should not be used by women who are pregnant, who plan to become pregnant or who are breastfeeding. It should also not be taken by people with narrow angle glaucoma; untreated heart, liver, kidney, lung or hormonal diseases; a history of melanoma, or those who should not take drugs such as isoproterenol, amphetamines or epinephrine. General symptoms that can occur while taking levodopa which require medical attention include: uncontrollable movements of the face, eyelids, mouth, tongue, neck, arms, hands, or legs; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest; feeling lightheaded when standing quickly, or unusual changes in mood or behaviour.
Consumers, particularly consumers with heart conditions, high blood pressure or diabetes, are advised to consult their doctor if they have used any of these two products and have health concerns.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../59658a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/ Monday, August 01, 2016
Issued at HKT 13:00
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