Foreign Product Alert - Zhuifeng Tougu Wan

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Date of alert
July 18, 2006

Product Name
Zhuifeng Tougu Wan

Manufacturer / Place of Origin
Unknown

Product Description
Zhuifeng Tougu Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine (intended use unknown) supplied in the form of ball-bearing-type red pills. The pills are packaged in a white opaque plastic bottle with a screw top and a mustard yellow and gold label.

Reason for Warning
In November 2005, the U.K.'s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency issued an alert on Zhuifeng Tougu Wan because it was found to contain toxic levels of 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.

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