Pain and Arthritis Products Containing Hidden Ingredients
Learn about hidden ingredients in pain and arthritis products so you can make informed decisions about buying or using them.
Here's What You Need to Know
- Many products that claim to help with arthritis and pain—such as pain pills, inflammation relief pills or pain relief supplements—could be contaminated with dangerous hidden ingredients.
- These contaminated weight loss products are a type of medication health fraud.
- These products are sometimes falsely advertised as dietary supplements, food and/or all-natural treatments.
- These products pose a serious health risk and are not guaranteed to work. They can lead to severe health issues and hospitalization.
- These products are sold online and in stores.
Search the Health Fraud Product Database
Select a notification below to learn why the product listed is dangerous. You also can enter keywords into the search bar to find a specific product name.
This list covers only a small fraction of the contaminated products on the market. If a product is not on the list, that does not mean it is safe. Talk to a health care professional before buying or trying a new product for your health.
Resources
- Learn how to avoid products contaminated with hidden ingredients.
- Search the health fraud product database for the latest notifications about contaminated products and other fraudulent products.
- Find more information about the risks of buying pain and arthritis products and supplements in stores or online.
- Report a problem if you think a health product may have caused you to have a serious reaction or illness.
- Protect yourself from other types of dangerous health fraud scams.