RelaxMAX Wildberry (Nutrapress Australia Pty Ltd)
Product Name
RelaxMAX Wildberry
Sponsor
ARTG
262516
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Jun-20
Outcome
Medicine is no longer permitted to be supplied
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
No, continued use is not recommended as its safety is not considered acceptable for a listed medicine
What action should consumers take?
Stop using this medicine immediately and seek advice from a suitably qualified health practitioner
Review scope
Targeted
Information reviewed
ARTG Record
Issues related to safety
The medicine contains the ingredient Piper methysticum (Kava) which is only allowed for use in oral listed medicines when the dosage form is tablet, capsule or tea bag. This medicine is in the form of effervescent granules. This ingredient in dosage forms such as powder or granules increases the risk of misuse and overdosing which may lead to adverse outcomes for consumers such as liver damage.
Issues related to efficacy
The efficacy of the medicine was not assessed as part of this review
Actions taken during the review
TGA required the sponsor to correct the issues with the medicine. The sponsor cancelled the medicine and withdrew it from further supply.
Additional information
The last batch of the medicine [B] 15241 expired on 12 January 2019 and consumers should not be taking expired medicines