Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Australia: Safety advisory: Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules contain the undeclared substances dexamethasone, chlorphenamine and furosemide |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announces that it has tested a product labelled Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules and found that the capsules contain the undeclared substances dexamethasone, chlorphenamine and furosemide.
Serious side effects from drug interactions can be caused when dexamethasone, chlorphenamine and furosemide are taken in combination. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid used for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions. Chlorphenamine (also known as chlorpheniramine) is a histamine-H1 receptor antagonist indicated for the management of symptoms associated with upper respiratory allergies. The metabolism of chlorphenamine can be increased when combined with dexamethasone. Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to treat hypertension and oedema in congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis and renal disease. The removal of dexamethasone from the body (excretion) can be decreased when combined with furosemide.
Consumers should stop using Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan capsules and take any remaining capsules to their local pharmacy for safe disposal. If they have used any of the product and have concerns, consult their health care practitioner.
Please refer to the following website in TGA for details:
http://www.tga.gov.au/alert/nhan-sam-tuyet-lien-truy-phong-hoan-capsules
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Friday, Feb 4, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:00
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