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Dozens of health products seized from Aphrodite Aesthetic Clinic in North York, Ontario, may pose serious health risks

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Quick summary: Dozens of health products seized from Aphrodite Aesthetic Clinic in North York, Ontario, may pose serious health risks .

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Quick summary: Dozens of health products seized from Aphrodite Aesthetic Clinic in North York, Ontario, may pose serious health risks .

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ProductAmoxicillin Capsules (antibiotic capsules)
ProductEmpecid (antifungal vaginal tablets)
ProductGentacin ointment 0.1% (antibiotic ointment)
ProductNitrol (anti-angina ointment) Note: While there is a DIN on the label, this product is no longer authorized for use in Canada
ProductOrlistat Hexal (weight-loss capsules)
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Background{"text":"Prescription drugs should be taken only under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional because they are used to treat specific diseases and may cause serious side effects. Selling unauthorized health products in Canada is illegal. Health products that have not been authorized by Health Canada have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness and quality, and may pose serious health risks. For example, unauthorized drugs may: be fake; be contaminated; contain dangerous ingredients not listed on the label; or not contain the drug shown on the label. Potential risks associated with the use of unauthorized stem cell therapies and human placenta products include bacterial and viral disease transmission. The risk is higher when the product is not obtained from the patient's own body. Unauthorized medical devices may be low quality, may not work, or may not be safe. In addition, unauthorized injectable health products carry significant risk because of the potential for infection, including scarring and poor outcomes. Several of the drugs listed in the table above are not labelled in English and French as required in Canada. As a result, information about ingredients, usage, dosage and side effects may not be available to or understood by all consumers. Amoxicillin is a prescription antibiotic drug used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. It should not be used by people who are allergic to it. Serious side effects include severe allergic reactions (swollen nose, eyes, throat, difficulty breathing and skin rash), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and signs of kidney and liver problems. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness. Gentamicin is a prescription antibiotic drug applied topically (to the skin) to treat minor skin infections. It can cause skin redness and irritation. Prolonged use can cause fungal or bacterial infections. Gentamicin may be absorbed into the blood if applied to large areas of skin, especially if the areas are cracked or raw, which increases the risk of serious side effects. Serious side effects include allergic reactions (e.g., rash, hives, and red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever, trouble breathing, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat) and kidney and hearing damage. It should not be used in patients who are allergic to gentamicin. Gentamicin may interact with other drugs and should be used with caution with other antibiotics, anti-cancer drugs, diuretics, immunosuppressants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories. Orlistat is a prescription weight-loss drug. Side effects include abdominal pain, liquid and oily stools, and increased stool volume and frequency. It can cause allergic reactions (e.g., rash, hives, or difficulty breathing), serious skin rashes, thyroid changes, pancreatitis, severe liver injury, gallstones, kidney stones and kidney damage. It should not be used by patients with chronic malabsorption, gallbladder problems or by those who are allergic to orlistat. It should be used with caution in patients taking cyclosporine, diabetic or thyroid medication, and those with bowel disease or kidney damage. Because it affects absorption from the gut, it can decrease the effect of anticoagulants, birth control pills (possibly leading to unintended pregnancy) and medicines to control seizures. Clotrimazole is a non-prescription drug when applied to the skin or vaginally, and a prescription drug for all other uses. It is used to treat fungal (yeast) infections. Side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, rashes (e.g., swelling or redness) and allergic reactions (e.g., low blood pressure or hives). It should not be used by patients who are allergic to clotrimazole. It can interact with tacrolimus and sirolimus drugs. Nitroglycerin is a prescription drug used to treat acute attacks of angina (chest pain from heart disease). It may cause headaches, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath and rapid heart beat. It is contraindicated (should not be used) and could be dangerous in patients with known hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin, closed angle glaucoma, heart failure due to damaged heart valves, low blood pressure, increased pressure in the brain, or in patients who are breast feeding or pregnant. It is absolutely contraindicated in patients taking drugs for impotence (sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil) as it could lead to severe low blood pressure, heart attack and death. Nitroglycerin should be used with caution with other products that lower blood pressure, including anti-hypertensives, diuretics, antidepressants (imipramine, amitriptyline, desipramine or nortriptyline), calcium channel blockers, alcohol, and drugs that treat schizophrenia, pulmonary hypertension or migraine (dihydroergotamine). Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls."}
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