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Fast-Act Rheuma Capsule contains hidden drug ingredients

[5-8-2023] The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Fast-Act Rheuma Capsule, a product promoted and sold for joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis on various websites and possibly in some retail stores.

Fast Act Rheuma Product Label

Consumers taking Fast-Act Rheuma Capsule should immediately consult with their healthcare professional to safely discontinue use of this product. The risks of withdrawal from corticosteroids should be assessed by a healthcare professional. Only licensed healthcare professionals can evaluate patients for the risk, or confirm the existence, of adrenal suppression.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Fast-Act Rheuma Capsule contains prednisone-21-acetate and piroxicam not listed on the product label.

Prednisone-21-acetate is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroid use can impair a person’s ability to fight infections and can cause high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries and psychiatric problems. When corticosteroids are taken for a prolonged period, or at high doses, they can suppress the adrenal gland. Abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms.

Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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.

Healthcare 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.

Please refer to the links below for more information:

Medication Health Fraud

Tainted Arthritis | Pain Products

Dietary Supplements

 
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