Unauthorized weight loss supplement containing banned ingredient leads to hospitalization
Laboratory tests conducted by the ministry found that the product contains the active ingredient sibutramine, a pharmaceutical substance banned in Israel and multiple other countries.
On Tuesday, the Health Ministry in Israel issued a warning about the unapproved weight loss supplement known as G-Slim, which contained a banned substance. Laboratory tests revealed that the product contained sibutramine, an active ingredient that is prohibited in Israel and numerous other nations due to potential health risks. The Health Ministry stressed that no registered products containing sibutramine are currently available, as it had been withdrawn from markets in most countries following concerns about increased risks of heart attacks and ischemic stroke.
Other possible risks associated with sibutramine include elevated blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and psychiatric disorders, which may lead to life-threatening conditions. The Health Ministry's warning was heightened by the high dosage of sibutramine in G-Slim, with each capsule containing 53.8 milligrams, a quantity over three times greater than the amount found in previously banned products.
The Ministry advised the public to refrain from purchasing counterfeit and unregulated products, urging them to buy medications, dietary supplements, and health products only from authorized sources such as pharmacies and pharmacy chains. The public was encouraged to avoid purchasing products through social media platforms, messaging groups, and unfamiliar websites.
The Health Ministry requested the public to report any encounters with the product, suspected marketing of counterfeit medications, or side effects resulting from its use by contacting the Health Call Center at *5400.
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