What happened
Original notice title
123Herbals LLC (123Herbals.com) Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan Capsules Due to the Presence of Undeclared Dexamethasone and Chlorpheniramine
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When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts Recall Resources Enforcement Reports Industry Guidance For Recalls Major Product Recalls FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Date 09/18/2024 – Rosemead, CA, 123herbals is voluntarily recalling all lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules to the consumer level. The product has been found to be tainted with the drug ingredients, dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine. Vail Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules is an unapproved new drug for which the safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall. Risk Statement : If used chronically at the recommended dose, dexamethasone could cause severe and serious adverse events such as adrenal suppression (a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones), central nervous system and psychiatric/behavioral effects, weight gain, gastrointestinal effects, elevated blood glucose, increased infection risks, neuromuscular and skeletal side effects, ocular effects, cardiovascular effects, dermatologic effects endocrine and metabolic issues, among other adverse events not mentioned. Depending on the dose and duration of the systemic dexamethasone, these adverse events may be severe and even life threatening. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine available in several over the counter products. Inadvertent use of tainted Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan capsules could lead to a higher than intended chlorpheniramine dose, which could potentially cause overexcitement, loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures. To date, 123Herbals has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
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- Published recall notice
- Source checked
- Jul 16, 2026
- Record revision
- 3a3b16eb0b69
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