Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredient & Should Not be Used

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Consumers are notified by the FDA that Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules contain sibutramine that may cause life-threatening adverse events.

Background of Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules

Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules, by LA Beauty Store Inc., are products marketed for weight loss. The specific products are sold via the internet.

FDA Alert on Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules contain sibutramine, a controlled substance removed from the U.S. market due to safety reasons.

Sibutramine can increase blood pressure and can pose a significant risk for patients with a history of arrhythmias and coronary artery disease, among others.

Recommendation on Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules

“Consumers should stop using these products immediately and throw them away. Consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible.”

Contacting the FDA to report cases with Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules

In case of detection of adverse events or side effects related to the use of Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules, healthcare professionals and patients should report it to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting program through any of the following ways:

The report can be completed and submitted online at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm

The form can be downloaded or requested by calling 1-800-332-1088, then completed and returned on the address indicated on the form

The completed form can be faxed to: 1-800-FDA-0178

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