Herbal hair tonic withdrawn over liver concerns
Onset of problems started within two months of taking the herbal medicine, says TGA
23rd May 2019
A Chinese herbal medicine, taken as capsules to encourage hair growth, has been withdrawn from sale because of a risk of liver injury, the TGA has advised.
The company, Global Therapeutics, is recalling its Fusion Hair Tonic and Oriental Botanicals Hairpro capsules following a safety investigation by the TGA.
The regulator has received 15 reports since 2014 of liver-related adverse events associated with the products, taken to promote hair growth and health.
These include six cases with markers of severe liver injury, leading to