The Ministry of Health warned the public this morning (Sunday) against consuming diet pills that contain dangerous substances, after a patient was hospitalized following their consumption.
The pills are Top Plos Slim, M_Ncex and New Diet, which in laboratory tests were found to contain ecstasy and other illegal substances.
After consuming pills of this type, the user was hospitalized with chest pains, cardiac symptoms and gastrointestinal symptoms.
This is the second time this year that the ministry has issued a warning about diet pills whose consumption led to hospitalization.
"These are pills that are sold illegally for the purpose of weight loss," said Dr. Roni Berkowitz, director of the Department of Enforcement and Supervision at the Ministry of Health. .
It is important to note that using products containing these substances is immediately life-threatening.
In addition, the use of medicinal substances outside of the medical prescription and in a controlled manner may damage public health."
The Ministry of Health urges the public to purchase medicines only in places approved for this, such as pharmacies and pharma chains, and to avoid buying pills through social networks and unfamiliar websites.
Product details:
• Light blue capsule of Top Plos Slim
• Brown capsule of M_Ncex
• Light blue capsule of New Diet
In laboratory tests performed by the Ministry of Health for the products, the following substances were found:
• Ecstasy (MDMA) - a dangerous drug that is used as a stimulant.
• Sibutramine - a substance prohibited for use and marketing due to cardiovascular side effects and psychotic side effects.
• Fluoxetine - a psychiatric antidepressant that can only be used after consultation with the doctor.
The drug is marketed in Israel under the trade names Prozac, Plotin, Prisma and Prisma Forte.
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