An urgent recall has been issued for a joint pain supplement due to undisclosed medications that could cause heart attacks.
GNMart Inc, based in Dover Plains, New York, has recalled all of its Force Forever products because it contains two potentially harmful substances that are not listed on the label.
The FDA found that Force Forever contains diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain.
Health experts warn that this hidden ingredient in the drug could increase the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, as well as serious gastrointestinal damage, including a “fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines.”
They add: “It may also interact with other medications and significantly increase the risk of adverse events, particularly when consumers use multiple products containing NSAIDs.”
The other hidden ingredient identified by the FDA is dexamethasone, a corticosteroid commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions.
The government agency warns that corticosteroid use can impair a person’s ability to fight infections and can lead to high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries and psychiatric problems.
The company told DailyMail.com that 21,000 of the compromised painkiller pills were distributed for sale.
An urgent recall has been issued for a joint pain supplement due to undisclosed medications that could cause heart attacks, among other health problems.
When corticosteroids are taken for a long period of time or in high doses, they can also suppress the adrenal gland.
Side effects of adrenal suppression include weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, and headaches.
Consumers are warned that abrupt discontinuation may trigger similar symptoms as the body readjusts.
Additionally, the undeclared dexamethasone in Force Forever “may cause serious side effects when combined with other medications.”
In light of the findings, the FDA advises consumers not to purchase or use Force Forever.
The product is presented in bottles with red caps, with 60 tablets per container.
The affected product includes all lots and is marked with the following expiration date: 03/27/2030.
The product was distributed nationwide online through gnmart.com and possibly in some retail stores.
GNMart, which sells a variety of products including supplements, vitamins and dietary aids, is notifying its customers by email and arranging for the return of all recalled products.
FDA advises consumers not to purchase or use Force Forever
Consumers who have a product that is being recalled should stop using it and return to the place of purchase.
The FDA says that anyone who has experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this medication should contact a healthcare provider.
A GNMart spokesperson told this website: ‘We are a very small company.
‘We were not aware of the compromised product since we are retailers.
“We stopped selling this product four months ago and before we only sold about 350 bottles to 130 customers.”
GNMart has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.