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Public Notification: Botanical Slimming (Red) contains hidden drug ingredient

[02-27-2015] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Botanical Slimming, a product promoted for weight loss. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.Image of Botanical Slimming

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Botanical Slimming (Red) 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).

Uses of SSRIs have 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.

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

Note: This notification is to inform the public of a growing trend of dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs 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. 

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Public Notification: Botanical Slimming (Red) contains hidden drug ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Botanical Slimming, a product promoted for weight loss. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.

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