THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued warnings against the use of Australia Kangaroo Essence 2500mg Tablets and Ultimate & Herbal Slim Weight Loss capsules, saying they pose a serious risk to health and should not be taken.
The Kangaroo Essence tablets contain the undeclared substance sildenafil while the slimming capsules contain sibutramine, supply of which is illegal.
Sibutramine was withdrawn from sale in Australia in Oct 2010 after a study showed an increased risk of major cardiac events.
Visit tga.gov.au for more detail.
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