Traditional Medicine Found To Contain Controlled Drugs
By Sonia K.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Health (MoH) in a press release announced yesterday that two traditional medicines were found to contain substances that are controlled under the Poisons Act.

One of the medicines, 'Obat Asam Urat & Flu Tulang Capsules' was found to contain Paracetamol, Diclofenac and Phenylbutazone, while 'Obar Asam Urat & Flu Tulang Plus Ginseng Tablets' was found to contain Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Propyphenazone and Dextromethorphan.

Both products are manufactured by 'Perusahaan Jamu Alam Makasar, Indonesia'.

Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Propyphenazone are classified as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) for relieving pain and inflammation, and unsupervised ingestion may lead to gastric pain, hearing disturbance, shortness of breath, swelling of face or lower legs and blood disorder.

Paracetamol is commonly used for pain and fever and long-term consumption may cause rashes, reduced blood pressure and blood disorders. In the case of an over-dosage, it may lead to kidney and liver damage.

Meanwhile, unsupervised consumption of Dextromethorphan may cause drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, stomach pain and may also lead to confusion, nervousness and restlessness.

Members of the public who have the affected products are advised to destroy or surrender them to the Pharmacy Enforcement Section, Block 2G, 8" floor, BSB Health Centre in Jalan Ong Sum Ping, Bandar Seri Begawan for disposal. For further information call the Pharmacy Enforcement Section at 2230036.

The ministry meanwhile reminded the public that it is an offence under the Poisons Act to sell any product containing a substance controlled under the act. The penalty for such an offence, upon conviction is a fine of B$8,000.00 or imprisonment for up to six months. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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