Herbsland Company Recalls Ancom Anti-Hypertensive Compound Tablets, Ancom
Date of Recall
2003-01-17
Recall Details
Herbsland Company Recalls Ancom Anti-Hypertensive Compound Tablets
New York, NY - January 17, 2003 -- Herbsland Inc. is recalling all 100 tablet
bottles of Ancom Anti-Hypertensive Compound Tablets, an unapproved new
drug labeled to contain several prescription drug ingredients, including reserpine,
diazepam, promethiazine, and hydrochlorothiazide. The sale of a product with
this combination of ingredients poses possible serious health risks including
sedation, depression, and potentially life-threatening abnormalities of the
blood.
This recall includes all lot codes of the product remaining on the market.
Ancom Tablets were sold without prescriptions to consumers through distributors
and retail stores located in the New York City metropolitan area, specifically
Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Nationwide sales are also possible as this
product was sold via the Internet.
Ancom Tablets are labeled for anti-hypertensive use and are packaged in white
plastic bottles of 100 tablets bearing blue and white lettered labeling. Each
bottle is sold in an outer cardboard holding carton. Both the carton and immediate
container label bear the product name as Ancom tablets, Anti-hypertensive Compound,
and display the manufacture's name as Shanghai Pharmaceutical Industry Corp.,
Shanghai, China. The labeling also bears Chinese markings, which appear to be
dual declarations. The holding carton is white with a pink and blue vertical
stripe bearing blue and white lettering. The product carton also includes a
pre-printed insert labeled with an ingredient statement and directions for use.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have used this product
and are experiencing any adverse reactions should seek advice from their physician
for appropriate evaluation and treatment of their hypertension.
Consumers who purchased Ancom Anti-Hypertensive Compound Tablets are urged
to immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the place of
purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company
at 1-917-480-9170.
This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product should also
be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by Fax
at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville,
MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
my dad is using it several years ago and still using it.. and now.. my mom noticed that my dad is getting thinner and thinner.. what are we gonna do? please help! we love our dad!