Urgent recall of dietary pills LIPRO Dietary containing banned drug
An urgent recall has been issued for dietary pills after the capsules were found to contain a banned drug that increased the risk of 'major cardiac events'.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced the urgent recall for LIPRO Dietary capsules on Tuesday.
The recall was announced after investigations found a number of Australians possibly bought the product online.
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced the urgent recall for LIPRO Dietary capsules on Tuesday
The pills were found to have two undeclared drugs, diphenhydramine and sibutramine, both deemed illegal.
Sibutramine was withdrawn in 2010 when it was found to increase the risk of major cardiac events.
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ShareThe LIPRO Dietary capsules were not assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation.
The place of manufacturing was also unapproved.
The TGA told consumers to stop taking the drug immediately and take any remaining pills to their local pharmacy for disposal.
The TGA told consumers to stop taking the drug immediately and take any remaining Lipro pills (pictured) to their local pharmacy for disposal
Consumers were also urged to speak with a doctor if they had any concerns about the product.
The TGA advised Australians to take 'extreme caution' when buying medicines from overseas.
The government branch asked anyone with information about counterfeit medicines to report to the TGA on 1800 020 653.
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