miércoles, 14 de marzo de 2018

Press Announcements > FDA warns of fraudulent and unapproved flu products

Press Announcements > FDA warns of fraudulent and unapproved flu products

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Medical Countermeasures Initiative Update



FDA warns of fraudulent and unapproved flu products
As part of FDA's ongoing efforts to protect consumers from health fraud, the agency is reminding consumers to be wary of unapproved products claiming to prevent, treat or cure influenza, or flu. This year’s severe flu season raises new concerns about the potential for consumers to be lured into buying unproven flu treatments, and even worse, buying counterfeit antivirals online from websites that appear to be legitimate online pharmacies.
Consumers should be aware that there are no legally marketed over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to prevent or cure the flu. However, there are legal OTC products to reduce fever and to relieve muscle aches, congestion and other symptoms typically associated with the flu. Products sold online are fraudulent if they claim to prevent, treat or cure the flu, and have not been evaluated by the FDA for that intended use.

"Quick Fix" "All Natural" "Miracle Cure" Watch out for claims like these!
These flu claims may indicate that an OTC product is fraudulent:

  • reduces severity and length of the flu
  • boosts your immunity naturally without a flu shot
  • safe and effective alternative to the flu vaccine
  • prevents catching the flu
  • effective treatment for the flu
  • faster recovery from the flu
  • supports your body's natural immune defenses to fight off the flu
Read the full press announcement (March 2, 2018)
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