The Therapeutic Goods Administration has urged consumers to exercise "extreme caution" when considering purchasing weight loss products from overseas websites.
"Far from being 'natural' many of these products contain ingredients which may be harmful and are not disclosed on the product label," the TGA said, particularly highlighting sibutramine and phenolphthalein in many of the items, which can cause dangerous interactions.
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