Hydroxycut products, a popular line of dietary supplements, are being recalled because of an association with serious liver injuries. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers not to use Hydroxycut products. Consumers who have any of the products involved in the recall are advised to stop using them and to return them […]
<"https://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/Hydroxycut-Liver-Damage">Hydroxycut products<"https://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/Hydroxycut-Liver-Damage">, a popular line of dietary supplements, are being recalled because of an association with serious liver injuries. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers not to use Hydroxycut products. Consumers who have any of the products involved in the recall are advised to stop using them and to return them to the place of purchase.
Hydroxycut products are dietary supplements that are marketed for weight-loss, as fat burners, as energy-enhancers, as low carb diet aids, and for water loss under the Iovate and MuscleTech brand names. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts. Hydroxycut products are made by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y.
The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA. Other health problems associated with the recalled Hydroxycut products include seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure.
Liver injury, although rare, was reported by patients at the doses of Hydroxycut recommended on the bottle. Symptoms of liver injury include jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) and brown urine. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools, excessive fatigue, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, itching, and loss of appetite.
Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with these products.
The Hydroxycut products associated with this recall include:
* Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
* Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
* Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
* Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
* Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
* 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
Not all of these products have been associated with side effect reports, the FDA said. However, Iovate has agreed to recall all the products listed above. Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia products are not affected by the recall.
