MHRA warns of excessive heavy metal content of some unlicensed Chinese medicines purchased online

Source: MHRA Area: News The MHRA has warned people not to buy or use potentially dangerous unlicensed Chinese medicines sold online after some products were found to contain excessive levels of mercury or lead.   Health authorities in Hong Kong told the MHRA that various products are being recalled and they should not be used by people in the UK because of an increased toxic poisoning risk. The products are:   . Bak Foong Pills - used to relieve menstrual discomfort; . Fung Shing Paij Tian-Ma Wan - used to relieve arthritis and headaches; and . Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan and Nai Chang Ming Yan Pills - both used to improve vision in adults.   The batches of Bak Foong pills were contaminated with mercury while the other three medicines contained lead. There is no evidence that these products are available on the UK market but they could have been purchased over the internet or by people travelling to Hong Kong.   The Agency's Head of Herbal ...
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