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| Singapore: HSA Alert: Three consumers had adverse effects after consuming products found to contain banned substance sibutramine (English only) |
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The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is alerting members of the public not to purchase or consume three products marketed online for slimming. HSA’s analysis of these products showed that they contained the banned substance sibutramine, which can cause serious adverse effects. The three products are:
- Magic Mocha
- Thao Moc Ho Tro Giam Beo Cenly
- Cynthia Beauty EazyS Instant Coffee Powder
The products were sold on local e-commerce and social media platforms. They were marketed with misleading claims which included “fast-acting”, “fat-burning”, “reduce fat storage” and “accelerate the breakdown of stubborn fat”. HSA has issued warnings to the sellers and the platform administrators have since removed the affected listings.
HSA received three reports from consumers who experienced adverse effects such as palpitations, nausea, extreme thirst, migraine and/or dizziness after taking the products. The continued intake of these products could have led to serious health consequences such as heart problems and central nervous system disorders (e.g. psychosis and hallucinations).
Sibutramine was a prescription-only weight loss medicine but was banned in Singapore since 2010 due to an increased risk of heart attack and strokes. Other serious adverse effects reported in the past by consumers who took products adulterated with sibutramine include insomnia and hallucinations.
Consumers are advised to stop taking the products immediately and consult a doctor if they feel unwell or are concerned about their health.
Please refer to the following website in HSA for details:
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/announcements/press-release/threeconsumers_adverseeffects
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:00
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