The FDA warns against using unapproved versions of Juvederm
On Thursday, June 8, the FDA
updated its�Dermal
Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers) website to warn the public about unapproved
versions of Juvederm, such as Juvederm Ultra 2, 3, or 4, which are being sold
and distributed illegally in the U.S.
Juvederm is a prescription device
that should only be injected and sold by or on the prescription of a licensed
health care provider. Consumers should not buy Juvederm online because the
products available to buy without a medical license may not be safe or work as
promised. Health care providers and consumers should avoid products labeled as
Juvederm Ultra 2, 3 or 4, because these products are not approved by the FDA
for use in the U.S., and their safety and effectiveness cannot be assured.
A list of Juvederm
products approved for use in the U.S. can be found on the manufacturer�s
website at juvederm.com. The FDA�s�Dermal
Fillers Approved by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health page
also provides a list of products approved for use in the U.S.
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