2023-11-30 18:00:55
As part of its work to protect the health of the population, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) announced that they were detected misleading products containing sibutramine. This is a serious incident that must be stopped immediately.
Within his work he carries out a permanent review of all the products that are marketed in the country. It was in this way that he came up with a product that It lacks health permits.
Cofepris detects illegal products with sibutramine
In a timely manner, a health alert was published in which it is mentioned that the deceptive product is Lipovon contains sibutramine between its formulation.
Consequences of sibutramine consumption
According to the report, people who consume this substance may suffer harmful effects such as elevated blood pressure and/or pulse rate, increased risk in patients with a history of heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias or strokes. It can also interact negatively with other medications, putting life at risk.
Besides the sibutraminethis deceptive product contains ingredients such as hoodia gordonii and garcinia cambogia which are not allowed in the formulation of food supplements, which represents a risk to the health of the population.
Cofepris specifies that the manufacturing and/or importing company has not submitted to this health agency the scientific evidence that proves the origin of the ingredients or the sanitary conditions of the raw materials. Its manufacturing, storage and transportation process nor its ability to increase total dietary intake.
Due to the damage it causes, the sibutramine It has been banned since 2010 by this health authority, as well as by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Cofepris asks to suspend the consumption of products with sibutramine
In this regard, the Commission calls on the population not to buy or recommend the use of the deceptive product. Lipovon, due to the serious damage to health that it can cause. If you have purchased it, you should stop using it immediately.
It is reported that this product is irregularly advertised as a food supplement, failing to comply with the provisions of articles 171 and 173 of the Regulations for the Health Control of Products and Services. If you identify its commercialization, you are encouraged to file the corresponding health complaint.
Cofepris reaffirms its commitment to the population and maintains health surveillance actions in order to prevent products, companies or establishments from representing a risk to the health of the population.
How to detect deceptive products that threaten health?
Previously called miracle products, deceptive products are characterized by disguising their lack of recognition as drugs. Furthermore, their manufacturers claim that they are nutritional products with healthy properties, although in the end it is a scam to deceive people. To recognize them, the following aspects must be identified on their packaging.
Does it have an image related to an organ or part of the body? Does the name of the product refer to a part of the body or condition? Does it have a list of ingredients? Does it have the legend “This product is not a medicine”? Do you have the address of the manufacturer, marketer or distributor? Do they have an expiration date? Does it claim to cure, prevent or rehabilitate one or more diseases?
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