28 April, 2017
On 4 April 2017, the Health Sciences Authority (the "HSA") released an alert to the public that the sale and supply of PHQ1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb is prohibited. The herb was initially marketed as a traditional herbal remedy targeted at addressing medical conditions, e.g. kidney diseases, impotence, pain and stroke.
However, a consumer recently developed diabetes and severe steroid-induced side effects after ingesting the herb. Upon testing the herb, the HSA discovered that the herb contained numerous undeclared potent western medicines, including paracetemol, piroxicam, griseofulvin, dexamathsaone and piroxicam.
Members of the public have been advised not to buy or consume the herb. Meanwhile, anyone who supplies complementary health products containing undeclared potent western medicines, such as PHQ1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb, is liable to prosecution, and if convicted, may face imprisonment of 3 years and / or be fined up to S$100,000.
More details can be found in the HSA's press release here.
For further information, please contact:
Andy Leck, Principal, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow
andy.leck@bakermckenzie.com
