Popular supplement withdrawn from sale
The potassium chloride pills contain high lead levels
12th March 2018
A popular potassium chloride supplement has been withdrawn amid concern it contains unacceptably high levels of lead that could be dangerous to unborn babies.
Australian doctors have been told to consider alternatives to Slow-K/Duro-K, manufactured by Novartis, for pregnant women or anyone taking more than two 600mg pills a day for an extended period.
The TGA is aware of the issue, which involves lead levels above what's acceptable for human consumption under Australian guidelines.
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