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Invima prohibited the sale of cough syrup: warns of adverse effects
The National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima) issued a health alert about the illegal sale of a fraudulent syrup in Medellín.
TL;DR
- Invima issued a health alert for an illegal syrup in Medellín: Hedera Helix + propoleo (Zanecol).
- The product is fraudulent, lacks a valid sanitary registration, and uses another product's registration number.
- It contains incorrect labeling information and mentions a company not registered for phytotherapeutic products.
- Invima states the product has not been evaluated for quality, safety, or efficacy, posing risks of adverse effects.
- Fraudulent products are often distributed online and via social media.
- Consumers are urged not to buy the product, to verify sanitary registrations, and to report any adverse events or points of sale.