Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules

Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

We have tested a product labelled Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan and found that the capsules contain the undeclared substances meloxicam, coumarin and eugenol.

Consumers are advised that meloxicam and coumarin are prescription-only medicines in Australia.

Meloxicam, coumarin, and eugenol taken either alone or in combination with other medication can cause serious side effects.

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) used to manage pain, inflammation and fever. NSAIDs can increase the risk of cardiovascular events, gastrointestinal issues and kidney damage, particularly in high-risk individuals.

Coumarin is a precursor to warfarin, an anticoagulant used in the prevention of blood clots. Coumarin has been associated with serious liver damage in animal studies.

Eugenol can cause dizziness, hallucinations and sedation at low doses and may cause serious kidney and liver damage when taken in high doses.

The supply of Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules containing undisclosed meloxicam, coumarin and eugenol is illegal.

Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules have not been assessed by us for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation and the place of manufacture is not approved by us.

We advise consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing medicines when buying medicines and medical devices online.

Products purchased over the internet:

• may be fake
• may contain undisclosed and potentially harmful ingredients
• may not meet the same standards of quality, safety and efficacy as those approved by us for supply in Australia.

Counterfeit products cannot be imported under the Personal Importation Scheme. Knowingly importing, supplying and/or giving away counterfeit therapeutic goods is illegal and poses a significant public health and safety risk.

Information for consumers

• Stop using Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules and take any remaining product to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.
• If you have any concerns arising from your use of this product, consult your health care practitioner.
• If you suspect you have had a side effect (also known as an adverse event) to this or a similar medicine, report it to the TGA.
• If you are considering purchasing medicines from overseas watch this short video on the risks associated with buying medicines and medical devices online.

Action we are taking

We will notify ABF to seize and destroy any of these products intercepted at the border.

For more information on the types of actions we may take in instances of substantiated non-compliance, please see the Compliance and enforcement hub on our website.

Report counterfeit medicines and medical devices

If you are worried about counterfeit medicines or medical devices, and want to report an issue, you can report the matter to the TGA: