These are different products, distinct from those previously mentioned, and could have been acquired by residents of the region, said an official in the Health Ministry in Basseterre.
They said that FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that the products contain Sibutramine which is a controlled substance that was removed for safety reasons from the United States market in October 2010.
These products pose a threat to consumers because sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke.
The Following are the list of 18 products that should not be consumed:
- “Ja Dera 100% Natural Weight Loss Supplement” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Pai You Guo Slim Tea” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Tengda” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Slender Slim 11” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Leisure 18 Slimming Coffee” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Lishou” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “PhentraBurn Slimming Capsules” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Advanced Slim 5” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Botanical Slimming” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Magic Slim Tea” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Lose Weight Coffee” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Magic Slim Weight Reduction Capsule” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “P57 Hoodia” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- : “Acai Berry Soft Gel ABC” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Fruit Plant Lossing Fat Capsule” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Dream Body Slimming Capsule” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “A-Slim 100% Natural Slimming Capsule” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
- “Sheng Yuan Fang” Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
The Ministry of health has warned residents that purchasing products of this nature via the Internet is a health risk. Contamination is a clear and ever present danger. Health officials caution that residents should seek the advice of a trusted medical practitioner before purchasing and consuming so called weight loss products. The most effective weight loss measures are proper dieting and exercise.