Updated: 08/06/2013 15:56 | By Channel NewsAsia
HSA issues alert for illegal health products
SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has issued an alert regarding three illegal products containing potent western medicinal ingredients.
"Li Long Mei Guo Mo Bang" and "Africa Black Ant" are promoted for sexual enhancement. Both contain the undeclared medicinal ingredient sildenafil.
"Ginseng Tu Chong Wan Lin Heong", which is touted for the treatment of arthritis and joint pain, contains the undeclared medicinal ingredient dexamethasone.
HSA said three people have fallen victim to these harmful products.
One of them -- a man in his 40s -- suffered a heart attack and stroke. Another patient, in his 50s, suffered chest pain and shortness of breath.
A female patient, in her 30s, suffered Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by the intake of excessive steroids.
HSA has warned sellers to stop the sales and distribution of these illegal products.
Anyone found convicted of selling these illegal products can be fined up to S$100,000 and/or jailed up to three years. - CNA/ac
