Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices

Hydroxycut

Hydroxycut is the name of a group of 14 non-prescription products sold as dietary supplements for weight loss. In May 2009 the FDA reported 23 instances of Hydroxycut users suffering serious health problems, including jaundice, liver damage, and one death due to liver failure. In its letter to health care providers the FDA stated that it believes Hydroxycut products present a serious public health risk. Hydrox Iovate Health Sciences USA, the US distributor, has withdrawn the following Hydroxycut products from the market:
  • Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
  • Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
  • Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
  • Hydroxycut 24
  • Hydroxycut Carb Control
  • Hydroxycut Natural
  • Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
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