Health Canada advises that the drug hCG is not authorized or proven… — recall 56494
Government of Canada recall portal · Canada · 2017-01-19
As described by Government of Canada recall portal: Health Canada advises that the drug hCG is not authorized or proven effective for weight loss
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Reported risk: hCG is a prescription drug authorized in Canada as an injectable for the treatment of hormone-related conditions such as infertility. It should be used only under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Health Canada has received several complaints that clinics across Canada are advertising hCG for weight loss, which is an unauthorized use. In these cases, products were often promoted as part of a severe calorie-reduced weight loss plan.
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