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April 23, 2021
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is raising the red flag on three health products and a cosmetic product, after tests conducted by the Laboratory of Pharmacy Section, Department of Scientific Services, MoH, showed them to be adulterated with undeclared, potent Western medicine.
The affected health products are:
– Erat Kasih Sines was found to contain chlorpheniramine, dexamethasone and betamethasone. It is manufactured by Bella Formula Marketing, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
– Pill Gemuk (Orange Tablet – Kalbe) was found to contain Cyproheptadine. Its manufacturer is unknown.
– Pill Gemuk (Yellow Tablet – MEF) was found to contain betamethasone and dexamethasone, with its manufacturer also unknown