«Health» pulls Hummer Ginseng »because it contains a dangerous chemical compound

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection has issued a circular to withdraw the Hummer Ginseng and Candy Candy product from the state market because it contains an undisclosed chemical compound, NorTaldalafil, which causes negative reactions in patients with heart disease, diabetes or high fat, Who are taking nitrate-containing drugs, according to Assistant Secretary of Public Health Policy and Licenses, Chairman of the Higher Committee for Drug Awakening Dr. Amin Hussein Al-Amiri, who noted that the US Food and Drug Administration has declared the risk of this chemical compound.

Al Amiri appealed to members of the community to review the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and the concerned health authorities to take official information about any medical affairs, medicines or medical warnings for medicines and medical means. If individuals wish to verify any information regarding the safety of health products registered in the UAE And circulars, they can contact the Ministry of Health and Community Protection via e-mail at pv@moh.gov.ae or via the Tamani service link.

For her part, the director of medicine at the ministry, Dr. Ruqiya Bastaki, said that the withdrawal of the product was based on the report of its reference analysis laboratory, which proved that the product contains the substance "NorTaldalafil," which is a chemical that causes a severe reduction in blood pressure.

She pointed out that the circular was issued after the circulation of the product in the markets, although it is not registered with the Department of Medicine in the Ministry, pointing out that the product is a sweet coffee and tempts the children, which may lead to serious complications in the case of consumption by them.

He called on the concerned authorities to take the necessary measures to withdraw the product from the market and to prevent its circulation and import if available. He called for the need to resort to hospitals and doctors licensed by the ministry or local health authorities in the event of any abnormal symptoms due to taking this product.