Unauthorized health product "PureCare Herbal Cream" may pose serious health risks

Health Canada is advising Canadians that the unauthorized health product “PureCare Herbal Cream” may pose serious health risks. The product is promoted as a natural treatment for eczema and psoriasis in children and babies. Health Canada testing confirmed the presence of a prescription steroid (clobetasol propionate) and another ingredient (phenoxyethanol) not declared on the product label. These ingredients may cause health effects ranging from skin irritation and dehydration to increased blood pressure. PureCare Herbal Cream was sold online at www.purecareskin.com and through an in-person distribution network. The product has been sold with two different labels (images below). The current label states the product is “FOR EXTREMELY DRY SKIN” and the previous label states it is an “Herbal Cream for Eczema, Psoriasis & Dry Skin.” The product was imported by the company PureCare Herbal Cream Ltd.

Stop using this product. Consult with your health care professional if you have used this product and have health concerns. Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada’s Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database . Report adverse events to health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1 866 234 2345, or by reporting online, by mail or by fax . Report complaints about health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1 800 267 9675, or complete an online complaint form .