Personal Injury Law

FDA warns of risks with Soladek vitamin solution

By Hurley, McKenna & Mertz

Federal health officials are ?warning consumers not to use Soladek vitamin solution because it may contain dangerously high levels of vitamins.? (Washington AP, 3/28). As a Chicago personal injury lawyer with expertise in products liability cases, I too urge consumers to stop using Soladek immediately.

The Food and Drug Administration says ?it has received seven reports of serious health problem among people who used the product, including vomiting, diarrhea and kidney malfunction.? Upon evaluation, the FDA says it has received information concluding the Soladek contains levels of vitamins A and D that are unsafely high. Soladek is ?marketed by Indo Pharma, a company based in the Dominican Republic. The solution comes in a vial and is labeled in Spanish.?

The FDA further stated, ?the product violates U.S. law because it claims to treat various medical conditions, including rickets and infection, but has not undergone regulatory review.? Consumers should avoid this product and chose vitamins in consultation with their health care professionals.

Full post as published by Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog on March 29, 2011 (boomark / email).