Foreign Product Alert - Fufang LuHui Jiaonang

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Date of alert
July 18, 2006

Product Name
Fufang LuHui Jiaonang

Manufacturer / Place of Origin
Unknown

Product Description
According to the U.K.'s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, Fufang LuHui Jiaonang is a traditional Chinese medicine (intended use unknown) supplied in blister packs contained within a blue and cream-coloured carton.

Reason for Warning
In November 2005 and April 2006, the U.K's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency issued alerts on Fufang LuHui Jiaonang because it was found to contain toxic levels of mercury. Product is roughly 11 per cent mercury.

Possible Side Effects
Mercury can affect the kidneys and central nervous system, causing tremors, insomnia, memory loss, irritability, concentration problems, and can permanently damage the brain and kidneys.

Special Information
This product is supposed to be a formulation of the medicinal herb, aloe. This particular product does not appear in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2005) and information is lacking on the other ingredients of this compound medicine.

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