Magnesium Powder (Modere Australia Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Magnesium Powder
Sponsor
ARTG
383011
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Dec-2024
Outcome
Medicine is no longer permitted to be supplied
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
Yes, based on the sponsor's certification. However, follow the recommended actions below.
What action should consumers take?
The last batch of this medicine supplied expired in July 2024. Do not use this medicine as it has passed its expiry date. Be aware that the claims for enhancing muscle performance, endurance or stamina when dietary intake is inadequate, enhancing physical or exercise performance, and maintaining muscle performance, endurance or stamina were not substantiated by the sponsor.
Review scope
Targeted (see Additional Information below)
Information reviewed
ARTG Record, Evidence, Labels, Website
Issues related to safety
None
Issues related to efficacy
The sponsor did not hold sufficient evidence to support the claims specified in 'What action should consumers take?' above. The limitations with the evidence included the study population, active ingredient, dosage and the results of some studies not being relevant to this medicine. Some evidence provided was not of sufficient quality.
Actions taken during the review
The sponsor cancelled this medicine after receiving the TGA's request for information. Nevertheless, the TGA issued an educational letter to the sponsor outlining the issues with this medicine.
Additional information
This medicine was targeted to check its compliance in relation to claims about exercise, muscle, or physical performance