Smelling Salt Products Promise an ‘Energy Boost,’ But Have Reportedly Caused Seizures, FDA Warns

The Food and Drug Administration warned that unapproved inhalant products containing ammonia may pose health risks.

Several unapproved inhalants being marketed to “promote alertness and boost energy” contain mostly ammonia, a toxic gas that can sometimes cause severe symptoms when inhaled, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned(opens in new tab) Monday (May 1).

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