The Qatari Ministry of Public Health has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the consumption of "GastroZero Phyto Fiber Drink GastroKonjac." Laboratory testing revealed that the slimming product contains undeclared amounts of sibutramine and sildenafil, two potent pharmaceutical ingredients that could pose serious health risks to unsuspecting users. Because the drink is not licensed for sale in Qatar and contains hidden chemicals, authorities are urging consumers to avoid the product entirely and remain vigilant against supplements marketed through social media platforms.

This enforcement action is part of a broader trend across the Gulf region to clamp down on the illicit sale of unregulated health products. Similar to recent efforts in the UAE, where authorities penalized dozens of social media influencers and facilities for promoting unapproved weight-loss treatments, Qatar is now working with regulatory bodies to identify and take legal action against those distributing these dangerous substances. Officials have reiterated that GastroZero is not a medical product and stressed that purchasing supplements from unlicensed online sources is a significant threat to consumer safety.