Slimming pills among products with potent or banned medicinal ingredients: HSA

SINGAPORE – The Health Sciences Authority issued an alert on June 28 over three products sold here after they were found to contain banned or potent ingredients, including sibutramine – an appetite suppressant – and high levels of mercury.

HSA has worked with the platform administrators to remove listings for these products, and will take enforcement actions against online sellers.A woman in her 30s was hospitalised after using the 88 Total White Underarm Cream on her underarms for a month. The cream was said to provide a whitening effect and smooth skin, and reduce body odour.

HSA’s analysis revealed that the cream contained a high level of mercury and two other potent medicinal ingredients – betamethasone and salicylic acid. Citing another case of severe reaction in consumers, HSA said that a man in his 50s was hospitalised after he experienced seizures, low level of sodium in blood and vomiting.

HSA’s analysis of the Sausando Cellulite Pills detected potent medicinal ingredients such as sibutramine, frusemide and phenolphthalein. HSA advised users of the 88 Total White Underarm Cream to see a doctor as soon as possible. Sudden stopping of products containing steroids without medical supervision may worsen underlying skin conditions such as eczema. It can also result in other serious withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue.

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