Artri Ajo King tablets

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is advising consumers that Artri Ajo King tablets may pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

The TGA Laboratory has tested a product labelled Artri Ajo King and found that the tablets contained undeclared medicines diclofenac and dexamethasone.

Both diclofenac and dexamethasone are prescription-only medicines in Australia and when taken either alone or in combination with other medicines, can cause serious side effects.

These risks increase with prolonged or repeated use.

Because these medicines are not declared on the product label, consumers may not realise they are taking prescription medicines. This increases the chance of dangerous drug interactions, contraindications and unexpected side effects.

This sample of Artri Ajo King tablets is similar to Artri King tablets tested previously and a safety advisory was published in 2024. Both products contain undeclared diclofenac and dexamethasone.

Artri Ajo King tablets have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy. Supplying products that contain undisclosed diclofenac and dexamethasone, such as Artri Ajo King tablets, is illegal under Australian therapeutic goods legislation.

We urge consumers to exercise extreme caution when buying medicines and medical devices online including through social media and other digital platforms.

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.

Information for consumers

• Stop using Artri Ajo King tablets 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.

Action we are taking

We are working with the Australian Border Force (ABF) to help stop future shipments of Artri Ajo King from entering Australia.

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

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: