Herb in cold and flu products linked to life-threatening anaphylaxis

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has linked the herb Andrographis paniculata in cold and flu supplements to life-threatening anaphylaxis, urging plans to remove it from low-risk listings. The review noted 287 instances of anaphylaxis among 1,368 adverse reaction reports since 2005, indicating existing warning labels were insufficient to mitigate risks for consumers. Stronger warnings were deemed inadequate for ensuring safety.

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