FDA Warns
Against Use of Hydroxycut Products
[Posted 06/09/2009]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is
warning against the use of Hydroxycut products
because of potential liver damage. Hydroxycut
products are produced by Iovate Health Sciences and
are dietary supplements sold for weight loss/water
loss.
The FDA has received over 20 reports of serious
health problems, ranging from jaundice to liver
damage that subsequently required a liver
transplant.
The FDA has not yet determined the ingredient and/or
dosage that is causing the liver damage. Iovate has agreed to recall 14
of its products.
Consumers and healthcare professionals are asked to
report any adverse side effects
via FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting.
Related Links:
FDA Warning & List of Recalled Products
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