So much for all the wonders and claims of slimming tablets …
After investigation, the MHRA has recently issued alerts about a number of products found to have prescription only drug ingredients in them. All the alerts were raised by the Hong Kong Department of Health with the MHRA noting that some of the ingredients found have been withdrawn from the EU on safety grounds.
Considering many people could easily be fooled into using these tablets based on their claims, I ask you to stop for a moment and consider the potentially life-threatening side effects. The consequences of misuse or misinformation are potentially critical.
So next time you’re looking for that magic weight-loss formula, consider firstly that perhaps exercise and diet may be the best solution or if you are looking for a supplement ensure that the product is licensed for use in the UK and MHRA approved. Any concerns you have can be reported to the MHRA and the right advice should always be available.
As consumers, we often trust medicines because they appear to be medicines however some basic research into what you’re about to ingest is highly recommended!