The current health emergency has already left more than 5.5 million Mexicans infected and the number is increasing daily. Although the truth is that a large number of patients have managed to overcome the disease. While the negative part is that some continue with the discomfort for weeks and even months after their recovery. There are treatments to resume an adequate quality of life, but now miracle products have been released that claim to combat the consequences of Covid-19, but this is not the case.
Through a bulletin, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris), informs that it has not authorized any product made by Labe Pharmaceutical SA de CV In this case, it is promoted as a supposed pharmaceutical under the name Labe Pharmaceutical Treatments. Therefore, this company fails to comply with health regulations and its products may represent a health risk.
As no application or evidence has been submitted to this health authority, the quality, safety or efficacy of its products is unknown. It has been identified that they are massively advertised, attributing false therapeutic qualities, including alleged fallout from COVID-19.
What are miracle products?
These bogus treatments are considered hoax products, formerly known as “miracle products.” This is because they promise to relieve ailments, remove pain, cure diseases, improve physical appearance and/or lose weight without presenting any technical-scientific evidence. In most cases they take advantage of people’s urgency and cause severe health risks.
This company has not taken steps with Cofepris to present scientific support for its products, so this regulatory authority has not provided any health authorization that guarantees its effectiveness.
Miracle products against Covid-19 that should be avoided
“Rehab Respiratoire/Pulmo care” is falsely promoted as a lung strengthener with therapeutic properties for the prevention of respiratory diseases and regeneration due to the sequelae of COVID-19. By not knowing its components or manufacturing conditions, this product represents a hoax.
#HealthAlert ⚠️ Labe brand hoax products violate health regulations; pretend to treat aftermath #COVID19, ❌ must not be marketed, distributed and/or advertised. 👇https://t.co/E1iQsoH1nE pic.twitter.com/v9g6FWxkvr
— COFEPRIS (@COFEPRIS) March 3, 2022
The company also irregularly markets four other products with unproven qualities
“C-MASTER”, which is promoted as a joint pain reducer, skin and cell rejuvenator and containment of signs of aging.
“Trinex”, to which he attributes non-existent properties such as stimulating blood circulation, contributing to greater sexual potency and preventing or delaying premature ejaculation.
“Rehab Osteo”, a product of which it claims, without evidence, works as a complementary vitamin for the management of joint pain, wear and tear and bone strengthening.
“Factor T level 7”, to which it falsely attributes increasing defenses and protecting the body against attacks by viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites.
These products must not be marketed by any means, distributed by parcel services, courier services, or advertised. Companies that fail to comply with the regulations will be subject to the appropriate administrative sanctions.
Cofepris recommends not acquiring or consuming the products marketed by Labe Pharmaceutical SA de CV and/or Labe Pharmaceutical Treatments, as well as any other that does not comply with current regulations.
The regulatory authority invites you to make a health complaint in case of identifying the marketing of any of these deception products through this link. In case of detecting advertising about them, legal action must also be taken to avoid the proliferation of this type of false remedies.
On the other hand, if you identify any kind of counterfeit drug These are other actions you should do:
- Implement drug review systems during reception to detect allegedly counterfeit products and in case of suspicion, immobilize the product and notify the local Health Authority or Cofepris directly.
- Acquire the supplies for health in legally established companies that have a Sanitary License or Notice of Operation and Notice of Sanitary Responsible (if applicable). It is necessary to collect a copy of these documents when the business relationship begins.
- Do not acquire health supplies of dubious origin, without an invoice or transfer document, or in semi-fixed positions, mobile or itinerant modules.
- Do not buy health supplies with damaged primary or secondary packaging or illegible legends.
- Keep invoices and documents that support the legitimate possession and traceability of health supplies for at least 3 years.
- Notify the holders of the Sanitary Registries so that they initiate the corresponding investigation, within their own establishment. The foregoing as established in the Supplement for establishments dedicated to the sale and supply of medicines and other health supplies, Sixth edition.