Health Canada is warning Canadians of the
serious risks to health associated with use of the unauthorized drug product
Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS), which was sold as a treatment for serious
diseases such as cancer through the website www.buymms.biz.
MMS contains sodium chlorite, which is a chemical used mainly as a textile
bleaching agent and disinfectant and may pose serious risks to health if
ingested.
An alternate format of MMS, labelled as CDS, is also available
for sale on the website and would pose a similar risk.
Products affected
1. MMS (28% sodium chlorite and 50% citric acid)
2. CDS (chlorine dioxide 8000 ppm)
What you should do
- Stop using MMS products immediately.
- Consult their doctor or pharmacist if they have used or are using MMS products distributed by www.buymms.biz.
- Report any adverse events to Health Canada.
Who is affected
Canadians who have purchased Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) products on
the Internet from www.buymms.biz or any of its previously used company
names: www.themmsstore.com, www.miraclemineralsupplement.com, and
www.mms1.com.
Background
No drug products containing sodium chlorite have been approved by
Health Canada for consumption by humans. Sodium chlorite is authorized
in Canada for use as a germicide by veterinarians and as a hard surface
disinfectant. Sodium chlorite is commonly used for bleaching textiles,
pulp and paper, as well as in the generation of disinfectant for water
treatment.
For more information:
Consumers and health professionals wanting more information about this
advisory from Health Canada can contact the Public Enquiries Line at
613-957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.
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