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Many of us turn to tea if necessary, that we are sick with a cold Or needs help falling asleep. But for all the advantages that this drink offers, it can have surprising health consequences if you don't know what is. This is why the Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) now warns consumers of two teas who have just been recalled for "hidden drug ingredients".

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THE first reminder was announced on December 13. According to the announcement of the company shared that day by the FDA, WS Global, based in Brooklyn, Inc. voluntarily remembered a lot of his Himalayan pain relief tea in consumers. The affected tea packages have been distributed nationally via Amazon and other online retailers.

"The product is used as a tea and is packed in a light yellow box containing six tea packages, printed with barcode 0841920015," said the version.

THE second reminder was announced the next day, December 14. According to this announcement of the company, the 8th avenue pharmacy (which is also based in Brooklyn) voluntarily recalled all the lots at the expiration of its notoginseng formula in special gout tea in consumers.

The tea packages were distributed nationally through various retailers, including Amazon, Shopify, Ebay and 8th avenue Pharmacy's place in New York.

"The product is a tea that is marketed as a drop treatment and is packed in an orange and white box containing 10 tea packs," said the version, adding that it can be identified via the universal product code (UPC ) 695211588087.

The tea of the Himalayan and notoginseng tea formula was recalled on the "presence of hidden drug ingredients", according to the announcements. The two products contained two specific specific drugs, diclofenac and dexamethasone.

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Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs), which can potentially lead to an increased risk of several health problems, including cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stomach and intestines accidents.

"This hidden medication ingredient can also interact with other drugs and considerably increase the risk of undesirable events, especially when consumers use several products containing NSAIDs," warnings.

Dexamethasone, on the other hand, is a corticosteroid that is most often used to treat inflammatory conditions. But the use of corticosteroids can have a negative impact on a person's ability to fight against infections, as well as to remove the adrenal gland when used for a long time or in high doses. These drugs can also cause high blood sugar, muscle injuries and psychiatric problems.

"In addition, dexamethasone not declared in [the teas recalled] can cause serious side effects when combined with other drugs," added alerts.

Until now, neither the WS Global Pharmacy nor 8th Avenue have received reports of adverse events related to their recalled products. But the two societies still urge prudence. Consumers are encouraged to "consult their health professional immediately" if they drink one of these teas to safely stop use.

"The risks of withdrawal of corticosteroids must be assessed by a health professional," said companies. "Abrupt judgment can cause withdrawal symptoms."

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