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Caruso's Veins Clear (Caruso's Natural Health Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Caruso's Veins Clear
Sponsor
ARTG details
- 235074
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Dec-2024
Outcome
Medicine is no longer permitted to be supplied
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 relieving symptoms of mild varicose veins such as leg heaviness, itchiness, pain and swelling were not substantiated by the sponsor.
In addition, be aware that this medicine may not work as expected in relation to reducing the appearance of mild varicose veins.
In addition, be aware that this medicine may not work as expected in relation to reducing the appearance of mild varicose veins.
Review scope
Targeted
Information reviewed
Advertising (other), 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 results of the studies, study population, method of preparation of active ingredients and dosage not being relevant to this medicine. Some evidence provided was not of sufficient quality.
In addition, the website and other advertising claimed that this medicine may help reduce the appearance of mild varicose veins. However, this claim was not covered by the sponsor's certification that they held evidence to substantiate it.
In addition, the website and other advertising claimed that this medicine may help reduce the appearance of mild varicose veins. However, this claim was not covered by the sponsor's certification that they held evidence to substantiate it.
Actions taken during the review
The TGA required the sponsor to correct the issues with this medicine. The sponsor updated the ARTG record, website and other advertising to remove the unsupported claims. The sponsor then cancelled this medicine and withdrew it from further supply.