The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not touse Reumofan dietary supplements, after receiving reports of bleeding, strokeand death among Americans taking the Mexico-manufactured pills.
Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium are marketed as natural remedies forarthritis and muscle pain, but the FDA says the products actually containseveral prescription drugs.
A chemical analysis by the agency found that Reumofan Plus contains threedrugs, including the muscle relaxant methocarbomal and the anti-inflammatorydrug dexamethasone. These drugs can interact with other medications, causinglife-threatening side effects in some patients.
The FDA first warned consumers about the products in June, but sayscomplications have continued to be reported.
Reumofan products are manufactured in Mexico by Riger Naturals and sold in theU.S. at retail shops and over the Internet.