BfArM warns against the use of Kratom

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Date: 1st Jul, 2025 Source: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) Country: Germany Original Source

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On 01/07/2025, the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) warned against using Kratom for medical purposes. Kratom is not licensed as a medicinal product in Germany due to insufficient safety and efficacy testing, with reports suggesting potential harm, including neurological effects, liver, and kidney damage, and possible fatalities associated with its use.

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