FDA: several products found to contain hidden drugs

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed Thursday latest products it had found containing hidden drug ingredients.

The FDA is advising consumers not to purchase those products, which are promoted for different usages, mainly sexual enhancement, weight loss, for treating depression, bulimia, and several disorders.

These the products that FDA had found to contain hidden drugs

Rhino X, a product promoted for sexual enhancement.

This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.

FDA says its laboratory analysis confirmed that Rhino X contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the FDA approved prescription drug Viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).

SPCARET Princess Diet, a product promoted for weight loss.

This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that SPCARET Princess Diet contains sibutramine.

Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The product poses 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. This product may also interact, in life-threatening ways, with other medications a consumer may be taking.

Zero Fat, a product promoted for weight loss.

This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Zero Fat contains sibutramine. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The product poses 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. This product may also interact, in life-threatening ways, with other medications a consumer may be taking.

Furthermore, laboratory analysis also confirmed that Zero Fat contains fluoxetine. Fluoxetine is an FDA-approved drug in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used for treating depression, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Slyn Both, a product promoted for weight loss.

This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Slyn Both contains fluoxetine. Fluoxetine is an FDA-approved drug in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used for treating depression, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Use of SSRIs has been associated with serious side effects including suicidal thinking, abnormal bleeding, and seizures. In patients on other medications for common conditions (aspirin, ibuprofen, or other drugs for depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, blood clots, chemotherapy, heart conditions, and psychosis), ventricular arrhythmia or sudden death can occur.

Super Herbs, a product promoted for weight loss.

This product is mostly promoted on the website, www.mysuperherbs.com, and in some retail stores.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Super Herbs contains sibutramine and desmethylsiburamine. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons.

Perfect Slim Fast Track Slim, a product promoted for weight loss. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.