Identifying Fake Ksalol 1mg: Key Indicators

How to Spot Fake Ksalol

Fake versions of the benzodiazepine Ksalol, a brand of alprazolam, have caused several deaths and hospital admissions in Ireland, according to local media reports.

The use of these pills, known as ‘castles’, has increased during the Covid lockdown and they are sold for just $2 each on the streets, as stated by drug advisor Michael Guerin from Cuan Mhuire treatment centers in an interview.

Some of the fake Ksalol pills do not contain any active ingredient at all, while others are found to contain fentanyl and analogs that are up to ten times more potent than morphine and up to thirty times stronger than heroin, increasing the risk of overdose. Some also contain harmful substances such as rat poison, according to the report.

The current fake Ksalol epidemic is fueled by numerous illegal online pharmacies operating internationally. In their latest report on fake online pharmacies specializing in the United States, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) identified over 1,500 new websites that are considered “Not Recommended,” and out of these, 31% are selling illegal prescription drugs.

Studies have shown that low-quality medications pose a global threat to public health, leading to treatment inefficiency, drug resistance, increased morbidity and mortality rates, economic losses, and strain on healthcare systems.

How to Spot Fake Ksalol

As a consumer, you may not have access to the testing equipment used by regulatory bodies to verify the authenticity of a medication. The following tips will serve as a guide to purchasing genuine Ksalol 1mg in the USA and help you avoid fakes.

Visual Examination of the Package

• Inspect the package and check if it appears suspicious or different from what you are familiar with.
• Check if the security seal has been tampered with by looking for breaks or tears in the sealing tape and seals.
• Look for unusual fonts, font sizes, print colors, and spelling errors.
• Examine the readability of the information on both the primary and secondary packaging.
• Verify if the batch number, expiry date, and manufacturer’s address on the secondary package match those on the primary package.
• Check if the registration number (FDA number for products marketed or sold in the United States) is properly printed or if it appears altered.

Price

Another way to identify fake Ksalol 1mg is through its price. If the price is significantly cheaper than expected, you should be cautious. However, this may not always be true, especially for certain products (fake brand/generic versions) that may be sold at the same price as genuine ones.

Conclusion:

Consumers who wish to buy medication online should look for websites that have the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites seal. These sites, created by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, are licensed pharmacies offering FDA-approved medications to prevent the sale of fake drugs from illegitimate online sources.