Subjects:
Health Alerts
Hazard: The product contains two poisonous substances, methyl salicylate and camphor.
Description: The Arrow Brand Medicated Oil & Embrocation, also labeled as “Aceite Medicinal La Flecha,” claims to treat gas, coughs and colds, headache, colic, aches, pain and influenza.
Sold at: Specialty stores that serve Asian and Latino communities and on the Internet.
Remedy: Discard product. Consumers who have experienced abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, visual changes, dizziness or mental confusion while using the product should contact a health care professional immediately.
Contact: Call 888-INFO-FDA.
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2010