(haipo) The Ministry of Health warns the public against purchasing and consuming the product "G-Slim", which is marketed as a weight loss product and is not approved by the Ministry of Health. Laboratory tests found that the product contains a medicinal substance that is prohibited for marketing in Israel, and recently there were even reports of hospitalization following its consumption.
An unusually high concentration of a prohibited substance was found in the capsules.
Following enforcement and supervision activities carried out by the Ministry of Health, the product "G-Slim" was tested in a laboratory and found to contain the active ingredient sibutramine - a pharmaceutical substance that is prohibited from marketing in Israel and in many countries around the world due to the health risks associated with its use.
It should be noted that there are no registered preparations in Israel that contain this substance. Laboratory testing found a quantity of 53.8 mg of sibutramine in the capsule, a quantity that is three times higher than the dose that was present in a similar preparation that was previously outlawed. Recently, a young man was reported to have been hospitalized after consuming the product and suffering from chest pain and a rapid heartbeat.
Serious and life-threatening side effects
Consuming products containing sibutramine without medical supervision may cause serious side effects, including increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, heart attacks, strokes, psychiatric disorders, and even life-threatening conditions. The risk may be even higher due to the abnormal amount found in the product.
The Ministry of Health warns against the use of counterfeit and unsupervised products that may harm public health, and calls on the public to purchase medicines, nutritional supplements and health products only in approved places, such as pharmacies and pharmacy chains, and to avoid purchasing products through social networks, message groups and unfamiliar websites.
Recommendations of professional bodies
The Ministry of Health reminds the public that people who wish to lose weight or consume dietary supplements are advised to consult with a nutritionist licensed by the Ministry of Health, exercise, and maintain a healthy diet. In addition, you can report to the Health Voice hotline (5400*) in the event of encountering the aforementioned product, suspicion of the marketing of counterfeit drugs, or the occurrence of side effects following their use. The Ministry continues to work to enforce and supervise products marketed to the public without approval, in order to protect the public's health and safety.
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