U.S. flag An official website of the United States government

On Oct. 1, 2024, the FDA began implementing a reorganization impacting many parts of the agency. We are in the process of updating FDA.gov content to reflect these changes.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  1. Home
  2. Drugs
  3. Resources | Drugs
  4. Information for Consumers and Patients | Drugs
  5. Buying & Using Medicine Safely
  6. Medication Health Fraud
  7. Ácido Hialurónico contains hidden drug ingredient
  1. Medication Health Fraud

Ácido Hialurónico contains hidden drug ingredient

 

Acido Hialuornico front image

[09-26-2024] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Ácido Hialurónico (or Acid Hyaluronic), a product promoted and sold for pain on various websites, including ebay.com, and possibly in some retail stores.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Ácido Hialurónico contains diclofenac, which is not listed on the product label.

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (commonly referred to as NSAIDs). NSAIDs may cause increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, as well as serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines. This hidden drug ingredient may also interact with other medications and significantly increase the risk of adverse events, particularly when consumers use multiple NSAID-containing products.

This product might also be sold under variations of the name Umary. The agency issued a warning on Umary in June 2024.

Acid Hyaluronic on eBay listing
Acido Hialuornico bottom image

Health care professionals and consumers should report adverse events or side effects related to the use of this product to FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

Note: This notification is to inform the public of products marketed as dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drug ingredients and chemicals. These products are typically promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, and body building and are often represented as being “all natural.” FDA is unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients. Consumers should exercise caution before purchasing any product in the above categories.

Refer to the links below for more information:

 

Back to Top