On Nov. 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of hyaluronic acid supplements sold on Amazon.
The company MXBBB is voluntarily recalling one lot of “Umary” acid hyaluronic, 30 caplets (850 mg), for consumers. Laboratory analysis by the FDA confirmed that the product contains the active ingredients omeprazole and diclofenac.
What Are Diclofenac and Omeprazole?
Diclofenac, an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), poses potential risks such as increased cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, and severe gastrointestinal damage, such as bleeding, ulcers, and potentially fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines.
“This hidden drug ingredient may also interact with other medications and significantly increase the risk of adverse events, particularly when consumers use multiple NSAID-containing products,” the FDA said….