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A 12-year-old boy gained 6kg and developed stretch marks after using a cream marketed as a natural, steroid-free eczema treatment.<\/p>\n
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned on Thursday (July 23) against three products found to contain banned or potent medicinal ingredients.<\/p>\n
Two other consumers also suffered serious side effects, including heart palpitations and Cushing’s syndrome, after taking products sold as supplements or herbal remedies.<\/p>\n
HSA said the products contained ingredients such as clobetasol and dexamethasone, which are potent steroids, as well as sibutramine, a banned weight-loss substance that has been prohibited in Singapore since 2010 because of an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.<\/p>\n
These products were mainly sold locally via online platforms including Shopee, Lazada, Carousell, Facebook and TikTok, or obtained in Malaysia.<\/p>\n
The 12-year-old boy’s mother had purchased the B-Lian-S Herbal Cream from a Malaysia-based seller through Facebook.<\/p>\n
The product was marketed as a “natural extract formula” containing “zero steroids” and claimed to help manage psoriasis, eczema, and red, itchy skin.<\/p>\n
However, after applying the cream regularly for two months to treat his eczema, the boy gained 6kg and developed stretch marks on his legs.<\/p>\n
When HSA tested the product, it found clobetasol, a potent steroid, and antifungal agent miconazole.\u00a0<\/p>\n
HSA’s investigations found that the seller’s Facebook account was linked to a local Shopee store. The authority has since worked with Shopee to disable the online store, while the relevant Malaysian authorities have been alerted to the Facebook account.<\/p>\n
In a separate case, a woman suffered heart palpitations, nausea, a constant feeling of thirst and a lack of appetite after consuming C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The product was marketed as a “dietary supplement” and was labelled as containing chia powder and chilli pepper powder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, HSA’s analysis found that the product contained sibutramine, a banned weight-loss substance, and sennosides, an undeclared laxative.<\/p>\n
HSA has asked platform administrators to remove the listings found across major e-commerce and social media platforms including Shopee, Lazada, Carousell, Facebook and TikTok.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A third case involved a woman in her 60s who regularly consumed Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao for 10 days.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had bought the herbal remedy from a market in Bentong, Malaysia, and it was meant for pain management and to improve her blood circulation.<\/p>\n
The woman developed a rounded \u201cmoon face\u201d appearance and abnormal fat accumulation on her upper back \u2014 signs of Cushing\u2019s syndrome.<\/p>\n
HSA’s testing found that the product contained dexamethasone, a potent steroid which is a prescription medicine and should only be used under strict medical supervision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The authority also highlighted that the product\u2019s packaging appeared similar to another product it had warned the public against in 2016.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Consumers using the two steroid-laced products, B-Lian-S Herbal Cream and Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao, should not stop taking them abruptly without consulting a doctor, as sudden withdrawal can cause fatigue, weakness and low blood pressure.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, those consuming the C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product should immediately stop and consult a doctor if they feel unwell or are concerned about their health.<\/p>\n
Sellers and suppliers convicted of selling products found to be adulterated with banned or potent ingredients face up to two years\u2019 jail and\/or a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n
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