Lipostabil is a medicine that contains phosphatidylcholine in its composition, also known as sodium deoxycholate, indicated for the treatment and prevention of fat embolism.
However, this drug has been imported from Europe and used by cosmetic clinics, where it is injected subcutaneously, with the aim of burning localized fat.
- While the marketing of this drug.
- As well as cosmetic advertising and its use in aesthetic clinics and other institutions.
- Were already banned by Anvisa in 2002.
- It continues to be used inappropriately.
- Endangering the health of people who consume it.
- There are no studies that test the efficacy and safety of Phosphatidylcholine for this purpose.
Some of the side effects that occurred with the use of Lipostabil subcutaneously were nausea, burns in the area, anorexia, diarrhea, depression, weight gain, arrhythmias, hypotension and weakness.
According to Anvisa, any company that markets the product will be fined and, in extreme cases, establishments can be closed.