4C Cosmoslim
Introduction
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.
Affected products
- Aisiyuan V26 Slimming Granules
- AcaiBerry Living-XS
- 4C Cosmoslim
Aisiyuan V26 Slimming Granules
Product description
This product is promoted for weight loss.
Hazard identified
The Hong Kong Department of Health has warned consumers not to use this product as it contains sibutramine, a drug ingredient that is not declared on the product label.
- Sibutramine was previously used to treat obesity but is no longer authorized for sale in Canada because of its association with an increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack and stroke.
Place of origin
Unknown
Side effects
In addition to heart attack and stroke, side-effects associated with sibutramine include increased blood pressure and heart rate, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping and constipation.
AcaiBerry Living-XS and 4C Cosmoslim
Product description
These products are promoted for weight loss.
Hazard identified
The Hong Kong Department of Health has warned consumers not to use AcaiBerry Living-XS and 4C Cosmoslim as they contain sibutramine and phenolphthalein, drug ingredients that are not declared on the product label.
- Sibutramine was previously used to treat obesity but is no longer authorized for sale in Canada because of its association with an increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack and stroke.
- Phenolphthalein was previously used as a laxative but is no longer authorized for sale in Canada because it may cause cancer.
Place of origin
Unknown
Side effects
In addition to heart attack and stroke, side-effects associated with sibutramine include increased blood pressure and heart rate, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping and constipation.
Additional side-effects associated with phenolphthalein include decreased blood pressure, skin rash and gastrointestinal bleeding.
What you should do
Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the products listed above in the Canadian marketplace.