FDA warns consumers against proliferation of fake over-the-counter medicines 55 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Analou de VeraThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the consumers on Sunday against the proliferation of fake over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. FDA Director Nela Charade Puno said counterfeit OTC medicines may pose serious health risks when consumed. “The presence, proliferation and selling of counterfeit OTC medicines in the market poses great danger and health risks to consumers,” said Puno. Bantolo said seized from Asistio were 298 boxes of Bioflu (100 tabs/per box); 200 boxes of Biogesic (500 tabs/box); 195 boxes of Alaxan FR (100 tabs/box); 395 boxes of Medicol Advance (100 tabs/box); 148 boxes of Neozep Forte (100 tabs/box); 48 boxes of Solmux (100 tabs/box); 18 boxes of Kremil S (100 tabs/box); 8 boxes Dolfenal (100 tabs/box); 8 boxes Flanax Forte (250 tabs/box); 5 boxes Gardan (200 tabs/box); 3 boxes Imodium (200 tabs/box); and 4 pcs.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 25, 2018 10:18 UTC