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Caruso's Super Magnesium Powder Lemon Lime (Caruso's Natural Health Pty Ltd)

Product Name
Caruso's Super Magnesium Powder Lemon Lime
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Mar-2025
Outcome
Medicine continues to be permitted for supply
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
Yes, based on the sponsor’s certification. However, follow the recommended actions below.
What action should consumers take?
Consider whether this medicine is right for you given that the claims for enhancing muscle performance, endurance or stamina, and enhancing physical or exercise performance when dietary intake is inadequate were not substantiated by the sponsor.
Review scope
Targeted (see Additional Information below)
Information reviewed
ARTG Record, Evidence, Labels, Website
Issues related to safety
None
Issues related to efficacy
The sponsor did not hold sufficient evidence to support the claims outlined in 'What action should consumers take?' above. The limitations with the evidence included the study population, active ingredient, dosage and the results of some studies not being relevant to this medicine. Some evidence provided was not of sufficient quality.
Actions taken during the review
The sponsor updated the ARTG record to remove the unsupported claims.
The TGA issued infringement notices (https://www.tga.gov.au/news/media-releases/carusos-natural-health-pty-ltd-fined-alleged-offences-relating-regulatory-requirements) to the sponsor for failing to hold evidence to support the claims.
The TGA then issued an educational letter to the sponsor outlining the issues with this medicine.
Additional information
This medicine was targeted to check its compliance in relation to claims about exercise, muscle, or physical performance