Counterfeit Probiotic Drugs

Aim: Counterfeit drugs are a threat to human health worldwide. It can be seen that insufficient research has been conducted on the subject of counterfeit related potentially addictive seized by authorities. The aim this study was investigate whether or not there for sale in Turkish market, which under heading probiotics defined as micro-organisms with positive effect when taken certain quantities. Material and Method: A total 17 different probiotic products capsule, drops sachet form, were permitted sale, obtained from randomly selected chemist’s shops province Malatya. Results: There nothing missing packaging examined. When contents investigated, no deficiencies excess micro-organism production determined first 12 products. In product #13, one mentioned micro-organisms. # 14,15, 16, 17, more than stated prospectus could obtained. Conclusion: As checking sold but controlled Ministry Food, Agriculture Livestock is easy, need tighter supervision. This provided sending samples during audits correct laboratories, making detailed examinations, evaluation amount active substance.