FDA Warns Yuan Bone Joint-Pain Product Contains Three Hidden Drug Ingredients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 12 advised consumers not to purchase or use Yuan Bone, a product promoted and sold for joint pain on various websites, including vietnamus.store, and possibly in some retail stores.
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Yuan Bone contains acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine and diclofenac, none of them listed on the product label. Too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage ranging from mild problems to complete liver failure and death, and symptoms may not appear for several days. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that may cause drowsiness and make it harder to think clearly or stay alert. Diclofenac is an NSAID that can increase the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack and stroke, and can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers or life-threatening tears in the stomach or intestinal lining, with risks rising further when combined with other NSAID-containing products.
The FDA noted that products marketed as dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden ingredients are often represented as all natural, and that the agency cannot test every such product on the market, urging consumers to exercise caution. Adverse events linked to Yuan Bone should be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. (Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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