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Recall of product with undeclared medicines (with photo)
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     The Department of Health (DH) today (May 6) endorsed a local supplier, South Union Food Company Limited (South Union), to recall a product from the market as it was found to contain undeclared medicines (no English name, see photo).

     Following the press release on April 25 urging the public not to use the above product, the DH received public enquiries that the above product was available in local shops. Samples of the above product were then purchased for analysis. Test results from the Government Laboratory revealed that the samples contained undeclared Part 1 poisons, namely diclofenac and piroxicam. Investigation revealed that South Union is the local distributor for the product. South Union agreed to recall the product from the market.

     DH investigation is continuing.

     Members of the public who have purchased the above product should stop using it immediately. They may also submit the product to the DH's Drug Office at Room 1856, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, during office hours for disposal. They should consult healthcare professionals for advice if feeling unwell or in doubt after use.

     Diclofenac and piroxicam are prescription medicines for the relief of pain. They can only be supplied upon prescription at pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Side effects of diclofenac and piroxicam include gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea and peptic ulcers.

     According to the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap 138), all pharmaceutical products must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong before they can be sold legally in the market. Illegal sale or possession of Part 1 poisons and unregistered pharmaceutical products are criminal offences. The maximum penalty for each offence is a fine of $100,000 and two years' imprisonment.

Ends/Friday, May 6, 2016
Issued at HKT 20:11

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