123HERBALS RECALLS ITCH RELIEF CAPSULES
123herbals is voluntarily recalling all lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules to the consumer level. The product has been found to be tainted with the drug ingredients, dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine. Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules is an unapproved new drug for which the safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.
Risk Statement: If used chronically at the recommended dose, dexamethasone could cause severe and serious adverse events such as adrenal suppression (a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones), central nervous system and psychiatric/behavioral effects, weight gain, gastrointestinal effects, elevated blood glucose, increased infection risks, neuromuscular and skeletal side effects, ocular effects, cardiovascular effects, dermatologic effects endocrine and metabolic issues, among other adverse events not mentioned. Depending on the dose and duration of the systemic dexamethasone, these adverse events may be severe and even life-threatening. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine available in several over-the-counter products. Inadvertent use of tainted Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules could lead to a higher than intended chlorpheniramine dose, which could potentially cause overexcitement, loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures. To date, 123Herbals has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
The product is used to treat skin disease, eczema, and itch and is packaged in 30-count plastic bottles. The affected Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules include all lot numbers and expirations. Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules were distributed nationwide on 123herbals.comExternal Link Disclaimer and online retailers including Amazon.
123Herbals is notifying its distributors and customers by email and is arranging for returns of all recalled products. Consumers and retailers that have Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan which is being recalled should stop using and/or return to the place of purchase, discard, or contact their doctor.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact 123Herbals by email at [email protected] or via phone at 1-626-656-3202, Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm Pacific Time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. Customers can return their product to the point of purchase for a refund. Customers that bought from the website 123Herbals.comExternal Link Disclaimer can return to 300 West Valley Blvd. P.O. Box 1925, Alhambra CA 91803. (Please note that only return the product to 123Herbals.comExternal Link Disclaimer if you bought this product from this website, otherwise you will not receive a refund)
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.
Complete and submit the report Online.
Regular Mail or Fax: Download the form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return it to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.