Supplement sold on Amazon recalled due to ‘hidden drug’ contamination

Hyaluronic acid supplements sold in the US through Amazon are being recalled by their manufacturer after the FDA found they were contaminated with two over-the-counter drugs.

MXBBB is voluntarily recalling some of their Umary Hyaluronic Acid supplements after laboratory tests showed the presence of diclofenac and omeprazole.

The recall comes after the FDA warned three times this year that customers should not buy any Umary products because “they may be harmful to your health” due to “potentially dangerous hidden drug ingredients that are not listed on the label.” the product”.

The pull includes a single amount of hyaluronic acid sold as 30 caps of 850 mg. According to Newsweek, the brand sold the supplements on Amazon, though they are no longer available on the site. They were also available in retail stores and on several other websites, including solovital.com.

Hyaluronic acid can be found in foods such as garlic, beans, sweet potatoes, peanuts, onions, cabbage, spinach, apples, grapes and berries.

Taken orally as a dietary supplement, it can help relieve arthritis pain and hydrate the skin. It may also have benefits for the eyes, lungs and bladder.

However, diclofenac – which was found to be in the supplements – is an NSAID, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke. They can also cause gastrointestinal problems such as bleeding, ulcers, perforation of the stomach, which can be fatal.

There may also be unwanted interactions with other drugs.

Meanwhile, omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (commonly referred to as a PPI) that is often used to treat acid reflux. It is sold under brand names such as Prilosec.

According to the FDA, “this hidden ingredient may mask stomach problems such as erosion, ulcers, and stomach cancer, and may also interact with other medications and should not be taken with certain medications.”

Consumers experiencing adverse reactions are instructed to complete the online form.

In June, the FDA issued a warning to customers not to buy any products from Umary after their laboratory tests revealed drug contamination with the two drugs.

They followed up with an additional warning in July and another in September, noting an increase in reports of adverse reactions, including stomach, heart and skin problems.