Compounded Glutathione, Myer's Cocktail and Tri-Immune Boost Injections Recalled Over High Endotoxin
Centric Compounding, a US compounding pharmacy in Houston, Texas, is recalling six lots of injectable Glutathione 200 mg/mL, Myer's Cocktail and Tri-Immune Boost in 30 mL multidose vials. The glutathione raw material used to make them contained high levels of endotoxin.
Injectable products contaminated with endotoxin can cause fever, low blood pressure, inflammatory reactions, anaphylactic shock and death. The company has received nine reports of fever, chills, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, headache or malaise. The products were sold as 'wellness' injections for immunity and fatigue, and were delivered to patients' homes and to prescribers across the US.
Key points
- Six lots of three compounded injectables are affected, all in 30 mL multidose vials.
- Cause: glutathione active ingredient with high endotoxin levels.
- Nine adverse-event reports so far, including fever, chills and chest pain.
- Patients should stop using and discard the affected vials, and contact their doctor if they have had symptoms.
What it means for you
This recall is a reminder of the risks of injectable 'wellness' and immune-boost drips, which are also marketed in Pakistan. A patient who develops fever, rigors or low blood pressure after such an injection may be reacting to a contaminated product.
Centric Compounding Issues Nationwide Recall of Glutathione, Myer’s Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
Summarised automatically from the official announcement. For educational purposes only — check the original source before making clinical decisions.