FDA warns of unapproved versions of Juvéderm

The FDA announced it has updated its dermal fillers website to include a public warning about unapproved versions of Juvéderm, including Juvéderm Ultra 2, 3, or 4, which are being sold and distributed illegally in the United States.

Juvéderm (hyaluronic acid, Allergan) should only be injected and sold by or on the prescription of a licensed health care provider, the FDA reported in a press release.

The FDA warned that consumers should not buy Juvéderm online because the products available to buy without a medical license may not be safe or work as promised. The products labeled as Juvéderm Ultra 2, 3 or 4 should be avoided by health care providers and consumers, because the products are not approved by the FDA for use in the United States and could have safety and effectiveness issues, the agency reported.

A list of Juvéderm products approved for use in the U.S. can be found on at juvederm.com and on the FDA’s Dermal Fillers Approved by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health page, according to the release.

Reference: www.fda.gov