INVIMA Alerts Public too Counterfeit Fruit Salt Linked to Piles Treatment, Lot 0M8663
Bogotá, Colombia - The National Food and Medication Surveillance Institute (INVIMA) has issued an urgent health alert regarding a falsified lot of Lua Plus fruit salt, a medication frequently used to alleviate indigestion and stomach discomfort, particularly after consuming rich foods or alcohol – symptoms frequently enough associated with piles (hemorrhoids). The warning follows a report from Tecnofar Laboratory TQ SAS, the legitimate manufacturer, regarding fraudulent marketing of the product.
The affected lot is identified as 0M8663 with an expiration date of W DEC 26. INVIMA warns that this lot dose not guarantee quality,safety,or efficacy,and its storage and transport conditions are unknown,posing a potential health risk to consumers. Fruit salt is often used to manage digestive issues that can exacerbate or accompany conditions like piles.
To identify the counterfeit product, INVIMA advises consumers to carefully examine the packaging. key indicators of a falsified lot include discrepancies in the appearance of the envelope and seal compared to standard Tecnofar designs, as well as subtle alterations in the design of the product name and typographic characters, despite the text remaining unchanged.
INVIMA urges anyone who has purchased or consumed this product to promptly discontinue use and report it to local health authorities. The agency emphasizes the importance of vigilance to protect public health and prevent adverse reactions from potentially harmful counterfeit medications.
