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| Singapore: HSA alerts public to harmful "Black Pills" targeted at elderly consumers(English Only) |
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The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) alerts members of the public to the peddling of unlabelled bottles of black pills, touted for the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions such as arthritic and rheumatic pain, high cholesterol and hypertension. At least two elderly patients have been reported to have fallen seriously ill after consuming these pills. The pills are sold in clear bottles without a product/brand name or other essential information such as ingredients, dosage instructions, etc.
HSA's analysis of these black pills revealed the presence of two undeclared western medicinal ingredients, namely dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine. Dexamethasone is a potent steroid that requires a doctor's prescription and supervision. These black pills are considered as illegal products as these products are not allowed to contain such ingredients.
Please refer to the following website in HSA for details:
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/news_events/press_releases/Latest/hsa_alerts_public.html
In Hong Kong, products containing dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine are pharmaceutical products which must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). Possession or sale of unregistered pharmaceutical product is an offence under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance. The maximum penalty is a fine of $100,000 and two years' imprisonment. Department of Health advise members of the public not to buy or take any unlabelled pharmaceutical products from dubious sources. They should consult a healthcare provider if they feel unwell or whenever in doubt.
Ends/ Friday, March 25, 2011
Issued at HKT 12:30
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