Swisse Ultiboost Lung Health Support (Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Swisse Ultiboost Lung Health Support
Sponsor
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Mar-2024
Outcome
Medicine continues to be permitted for supply
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?
Consider whether this medicine is right for you given that claims about antioxidant activity and reducing free radical damage, its traditional use in Western herbal medicine for supporting the immune system, and its traditional use in Chinese medicine to assist with removing phlegm, relieving cough and to tonify the lungs, were not substantiated by the sponsor.
Review scope
Targeted
Information reviewed
Advertising (other), ARTG Record, Evidence, Labels, Manufacturing Documentation, 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 that the dosages, method of preparation, and traditional use of ingredients were not consistent with those for this medicine.
Actions taken during the review
The TGA required the sponsor to correct the issues with this medicine. The sponsor responded with more information about this medicine. The TGA issued an educational letter to the sponsor outlining the remaining issues with this medicine. The sponsor was not required to respond but was expected to correct these issues.