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FDA: Watch out for fake swine flu remedies

(Reuters) UPDATED 2009-10-18

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says consumers should be aware that there are many fake H1N1 flu remedies available online, including fake "Tamiflu" pills. The FDA says it ordered and tested many batches of the antiviral, but found little if any of the actual medication in the fake products. Some contained only aspirin and talc. Experts say consumers should be aware that they may not be getting the medications they believe they're getting, and in fact could be getting dangerous and unapproved medication combinations instead. Read full story >

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