Health Canada warns against Foreign Products use
2008-02-13
On February 07, 2008, Health Canada, the Canadian equivalent to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), adviced consumers not to use the following products listed in the table below due to concerns about possible side-effects.
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace. However, it is possible these products could be purchased by Canadians travelling abroad or have been brought into Canada through personal importation by travelers or purchased over the Internet.
Citizens who have these products are advised not to use them, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of these products:
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NO |
Product Name |
Product Description |
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1 |
Liang Gel San Concentrated Powder (batch number G3238913) |
The Health Sciences Authority of Singapore advised the public not to use these products because they were found to contain potentially toxic levels of mercury. Consumption of excessive amounts of heavy metals, such as mercury, pose serious health risks because they may accumulate in vital organs of the body. Children are most susceptible to the toxic effects of heavy metals |
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2 |
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin Concentrated Powder (batch number G3239274) | |
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3 |
Conforer Global Yang Tonic-2 (batch number 060117) | |
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4 |
Yogaraja Gulgulu Pills (batch number GK039) Pilsol Capsule |
The Health Sciences Authority of Singapore advised the public not to these products because they were found to contain potentially toxic levels of arsenic and/or lead and/or mercury. Consumption of excessive amounts of heavy metals, such as arsenic, lead and mercury, pose serious health risks because they may accumulate in vital organs of the body. Children are most susceptible to the toxic effects of heavy metals. |
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5 |
Ding Lu Brand Guipi Wan |
The Health Sciences Authority of Singapore advised the public not to use certain batches of several natural health products because they were found to contain potentially toxic levels of mercury or arsenic. Consumption of excessive amounts of heavy metals, such as mercury and arsenic, pose serious health risks because they may accumulate in vital organs of the body. Children are most susceptible to the toxic effects of heavy metals. |
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6 |
Ding Lu Brand Bushen Yijing Wan | |
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7 |
Ding Lu Brand Shiquan Dabu Wan | |
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8 |
Ding Lu Brand Xiangsha Liujun Wan | |
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9 |
Ding Lu Brand Xiaoyao Wan | |
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10 |
Medco Brand Vitality Essence Extract Of Deer Fetus (batch number 61007) | |
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11 |
Plasmin (batch number 20060102) | |
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12 |
VPX 'No Shotgun' BSN ' Cell Mass' Body Building Powders |
VPX 'No Shotgun' and BSN 'Cell Mass' Body Building Powders are promoted as body enhancing supplements. They have been found to contain coumarin, a prescription drug which should be taken only if prescribed and closely monitored by a health professional. |
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13 |
Wannianqing Pai Danggui Niantong Tang (batch number 050401) |
These products are a natural health product that has been found to contain aristolochic acid, a toxin associated with serious and potentially fatal health effects. |
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14 |
Xiao Qin Long Wan | |
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15 |
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan Tablets | |
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16 |
Bai Tou Weng Wan | |
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17 |
Xiao Qin Long Capsules | |
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18 |
Jingzhi Kesou Tanchuan; Guanxin Suhe capsules; Qing Re An Cang Wan; Guan Xin Su He | |
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19 |
RGC - RMC Rheumax Capsule (batch number REM1-SI93016N) |
This batch of RGC-RMC Rheumax Capsule has beenfound to contain progesterone, a steroid hormone that can have adverse effects on the brain, breast and skin and should only be taken if prescribed by a health professional.
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20 |
Physio Care Lida Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang Slimming Capsules (batch number 28012007 / expiration date: Jan 2009) |
This product is promoted for weight loss and has been found to contain a derivative of the prescription drug sibutramine. Sibutramine is used for treating obesity and should only be taken under the supervision of a health professional. |
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21 |
ZhenZhu HouFengSan Penji (batch number 00790406) Vyling Cornu Saigae Tataricae Cooling Tea (batch number 01000806C) Natorny Kwek's Herb 106 (batch number 106600603A) Chinese Herbal Heritage Herbal Slimming Tea (batch number 131703) Vyling Urticaria Itch-Killer A (batch number 01500306A) Vyling Water-Melon Pearls Powder (batch number 01020406C) Phoenix Brand Tea For Sore Throat And Fever (batch number 01760805) Qing Yin Bai Hua Tea (batch number 01530806) Yinqiao Flu & Fever Tea (batch number 00590806) |
Nine specific batches of Chinese medicines and teas manufactured in Singapore that have been recalled due to microbial (bacterial) and/or yeast and mould contamination. |
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22 |
Santi Bovine Penis Erecting Capsule |
Santi Bovine Penis Erecting Capsule is promoted to treat erectile dysfunction. It has been found to contain sildenafil, a prescription drug that should only be taken under the guidance of a health professional. |
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23 |
Galactogil - lot numbers and expiry dates: 1040 (11/2007); 1438 to 1463 (04/2012 to 07/2012); and 1466 to 1472 (08/2012) |
Galactogil is promoted as a natural product to stimulate lactation in nursing mothers. Certain lots should not be consumed due to microbial (bacterial) contamination. |
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24 |
Zhong Ti Xiao Er Jian Pi San (batch number JPS0704) |
Zhong Ti Xiao Er Jian Pi San is a natural health product. Batch number JPS0704 has been recalled due to microbial contamination.
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25 |
Baby's Bliss Gripe Water (apple flavour), code 26952V, expiration date: October, 2008 |
Baby's Bliss Gripe Water (apple flavour), code 26952V , a natural health product given to infants to ease stomach discomfort and gas, was found to contain the parasite cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium may cause severe, chronic or even fatal effects, especially in infants. |
Report Adverse Drug Reactions to the Saudi FDA
The public and health professionals are encouraged to report adverse drug reactions of the above products to the National Pharmacovigilance center on the internet at:
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