Health Canada is advising consumers that the unauthorized product "Kobayashi Aibon/Eyebon Eyewash" is labelled to contain a prescription drug (aminocaproic acid) and may pose serious health risks. The product is promoted as an eyewash for contact lens users and for the prevention of eye disease. Health Canada seized two formats, "Cool" and "Mild," from a Tokyo Beauty & Health Care retail location in Richmond, British Columbia (120 - 8191 Westminster Highway). Prescription drugs should be taken only under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional because they are used in relation to specific diseases, and may cause serious side effects. The unauthorized health product was packaged and labelled in Japanese ("Eyebon" may also be translated as "Aibon"). As a result, information about ingredients, usage, dosage and side effects may not be understood by all consumers. Selling unauthorized health products in Canada is illegal. Health Canada previously warned about this product after it was seized at a different retail store.
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